TRACKS
- Japan
- Est. 2016
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Budget Luxury
TRACKS is a Japanese scissor brand founded in 2016 in Tokyo, combining CNC precision machining with hand-finished blades over a 3-month process.
A TRACKS scissor takes around three months to build, the brand says, with CNC machining to 1/1000mm precision followed by hand finishing. Founded in 2016 in Kita-Aoyama, Tokyo, under Tracks Dealing Co., Ltd., the maker lists models such as DIA, ULTRA, SASA, and CURVE; the four catalogued here are all...
A TRACKS scissor takes around three months to build, the brand says, with CNC machining to 1/1000mm precision followed by hand finishing. Founded in 2016 in Kita-Aoyama, Tokyo, under Tracks Dealing Co., Ltd., the maker lists models such as DIA, ULTRA, SASA, and CURVE; the four catalogued here are all cutters, 5.5 to 6.5 inches, each at a $700 guide price.
Overview
TRACKS is a Japanese scissor brand founded in 2016 and headquartered in the Kita-Aoyama district of Minato-ku, Tokyo. The company operates under TracksDealing and is based in the Aoyama and Omotesando area, one of Tokyo’s most prominent beauty districts. According to the brand, this location gives it direct access to demanding stylists who evaluate scissors on performance rather than brand reputation.
Each pair of TRACKS scissors takes approximately 3 months to complete from raw blade steel to finished product. The manufacturing process combines computer controlled shaping (CNC machining to 1/1000mm precision) with traditional hand finishing techniques. The blade and handle are made from different metals and welded together, a process that requires skilled technique at the thin connection points.
Product Range
TRACKS produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The brand covers dry cut, chop cut, slide cut, stroke cut, soft blunt cut, blunt cut, wet blunt cut, volume control (18 to 25%), and texture control techniques.
The manufacturing process includes several hand finished steps. Final blade sharpening is done by craftsmen who adjust the blade angle by feel. A separate hammering process corrects subtle blade distortions using a hammer, which requires precise skill. Every completed pair undergoes a final check to verify it delivers the intended cut quality for its designated technique.
Distribution
TRACKS sells through its own website and is also available through the Refun online store. The brand positions itself in the mid to upper price range and emphasizes both quality and cost performance for working stylists.
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TRACKS at a glance
- Budget
- Premium $400–800
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 4 models listed
- Established
- 2016
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles TRACKS works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Products
How TRACKS Compares
| Brand | TRACKS | Fuji | Keiun | SHARP LINE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$700–US$700 | US$289–US$1,100 | US$400–US$950 | US$600–US$900 |
| Steel | — | Superior Cobalt alloy | ATS-314, 440C, Damascus | VG10, Cobalt, Powder steel |
| Blade types | Convex | Convex, Saber | Convex | Convex |
| Handles | Offset | Offset, Semi-Offset Crane | Offset | Offset, Ergonomic |
| Specialties | Dry cut, Chop cut, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Soft blunt cut, Blunt cut, Wet blunt cut, Volume control(18~25%), Texture control | Ball bearing tension, Self-sharpening blades, Unique serial numbers | Slide cut, Thinning(15-20%), Thinning(25-30%), Thinning(50-60%) | Precision Point cutting, Point cutting, Slide cutting, Precision cutting, Barbering, Thinning(35%), Thinning(40%), Texture control |
| Founded | 2016 | — | 1948 | 1989 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. TRACKS, trading under Tracks Dealing Co., Ltd. in the Kita-Aoyama district of Minato-ku, Tokyo, is a Japanese company that started in 2016 and makes its scissors in Japan.
Every TRACKS model catalogued here carries a $700 guide price. The brand ties that to a three-month build pairing CNC machining to 1/1000mm precision with hand finishing.
TRACKS makes cutting and thinning scissors, with models such as DIA, ULTRA, SASA, and CURVE. Each pair is checked against the cutting technique it is built for.
Yes. TRACKS includes left-handed scissors in its range, so left-handed stylists can match the brand’s cutting models.
The range covers dry cut, chop cut, slide cut, stroke cut, and several blunt-cut styles, along with volume and texture control. Final blade sharpening is done by hand to suit each technique.
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