ScissorPedia

Brand Research in Progress

ScissorPedia documents 216 professional hair scissor brands. Research is still under way for a small number of profiles. This page explains what remains to be checked and how readers or brand owners can help us correct or complete the information.

What “research in progress” means

A profile is labelled research in progress when one or more important details still need confirmation from a primary source. Common reasons include:

  • Our researchers have not yet reached the manufacturer or an authorised retailer for direct confirmation
  • Public information about manufacturing origin is limited or varies across sources
  • The brand was added recently and its profile is still being developed
  • Distribution-network arrangements are complex and we are documenting them carefully
  • The brand operates primarily in a regional market where primary-source material is less publicly indexed

The label describes the state of our research, not the brand. These profiles remain available so readers can see what has been confirmed so far, but they are marked noindex until the research is complete.

Why we label unfinished research

ScissorPedia aims to distinguish confirmed details from information that still needs checking. A clear work-in-progress label tells readers what is known, notes what remains open, and avoids presenting incomplete information as settled fact.

This also gives brand owners a straightforward opportunity to provide current company, product, distribution, and service information before the profile is indexed.

Profiles still being researched

The following profiles are still being researched. Each name links to the information currently available; these pages are not indexed in search results until the main details have been checked.

  • AGENDA — UK · Agenda Salon Concepts Ltd
  • Horizon — Japan
  • JP Plan — South Korea
  • Jyo — Japan · UTSUMI Corporation
  • KT — Japan · Scissor Warrior
  • Karma · 9370-3080 Quebec Inc (Scissors Master)
  • Links
  • MD Barber — United States · The Stephan Co.
  • Mikado — South Korea
  • NBAA — Japan · Genuine Inc. (株式会社ジェニュイン)
  • Trophy
  • Verne — Japan

What we check

We check primary sources across six areas:

  1. Manufacturer contact. Direct communication with the factory or headquarters, or documented evidence through industry bodies (for example HSC certification tags for Japanese brands, Solingen origin marks for German brands).
  2. Manufacturing origin. Where the blade is forged, ground, and finished.
  3. Steel and materials. Steel grade and specifications with cross-references to manufacturer documentation or credible industry sources.
  4. Business history. Founding year, parent company, and ownership changes documented through company publications or trade registration.
  5. Current product catalogue. Active product lines with specifications available from the brand or an authorised retailer.
  6. Retailer relationships. Authorised distributor or retailer network confirmed from both sides where applicable.

Once the important details are supported, the profile can be indexed. Information supplied directly by the brand is identified and checked alongside other current sources.

For brand owners

If your brand is listed above, we welcome direct corrections and current documentation. Manufacturer statements, company-history documents, product catalogues, and authorised-retailer details can help us complete the profile. Please contact the editorial team.

For stylists and barbers

A work-in-progress label is not a buying verdict. The profile contains only what has been confirmed so far. For current product specifications, availability, and purchasing terms, follow the cited maker or authorised-retailer sources and check them again before buying.

The list changes as research progresses. Our aim is for every profile to be accurate, clearly sourced, and open to correction.

Last reviewed: July 2026. For related policies see Editorial Policy and Disclaimer.