Washi
Washi Scissor Company
Who it suits
Washi is an American scissor brand founded in 1988 in Florida, using guaranteed Hitachi Japanese steel across its professional shear lineup.
Price position
$139–749 · tier 3 of 5
Profile completeness
8/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 27 catalogued
- Product types
- 3 documented
- Materials
- 4 documented
Marc Milman founded Washi in 1988, and the Florida company still runs his shear line with blades made in Japan. ATS-314, VG-10, ATS-34, and V1 steels spread across the range; the 27 models run 5.0 to 7.0 inches at guide prices from $139 to $749. The Anti-Push edge is Washi’s signature.
About Washi
Washi is a U.S. based hair shear company founded in 1988 by Marc Milman. The company operates as Washi Scissor Company, headquartered in Hobe Sound, Florida. Washi positions itself as a provider of professional shears at fair prices.
Product Range
Washi produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. Their specialties are extensive: slide cutting, point cutting, scissor-over-comb work, blending, texturing, weight removal, volume control, texture control (10 to 20%), weave cutting, separation, and weight removal at 40%.
According to the company, their “Ultimate Shears” line is made from Hitachi Japanese steel. Washi states that they guarantee the authenticity of the Hitachi steel used in their products.
Availability
Washi scissors are sold through the company’s own website as well as through retailers including Stay Sharp Shears and Edgemaster International.
Heritage
Marc Milman started the Washi shear business in 1988, giving the company over 35 years in the industry. According to the brand, Washi has received the American Salon Professional’s Choice Award and the Launchpad Readers Choice Award across multiple consecutive years, recognition built with working professionals over its long history.
Sources
- Washi brand profile and manufacturer statements (washiscissor.com)
See Also
Product range overview
Twenty-seven Washi models carry guide prices from $139 to $749. The range covers cutting and thinning options from mid-entry through high-end professional tiers.
Where to Buy
Washi at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- USA
- Catalogue
- 27 models listed
- Established
- 1988
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Washi works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Washi
ScissorPedia catalogues 2 retailers carrying Washi.
- EDGEMASTER INTERNATIONAL Online store — USA
- Stay SHARP Online store — USA · ships to USA, Worldwide (free US shipping over $199)
The range, at a glance
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Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
Products
Show 15 more Washi model names
- Washi Master Double Swivel
- Washi Master Elite
- Washi Multistack 1
- Washi Multistack 2
- Washi Rosebud
- Washi Sable Master
- Washi Silver Butterfly
- Washi Silver Crown
- Washi Skull Shear
- Washi SmartClik Multi-Position Thumb
- Washi Total Taper Shear
- Washi TW Master Blender
- Washi Ultimate Silk
- Washi ZAP Master Blender
- Washi Zip Master
How Washi compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeWho makes Washi scissors?
Washi is a US-based shear company founded in 1988 by Marc Milman, run as the Washi Scissor Company out of Hobe Sound, Florida. Its shears are made in Japan.
What steel do Washi scissors use?
How much do Washi scissors cost?
Guide prices on the 27 Washi models run from $139 to $749 across the range.
What sizes do Washi shears come in?
Sizes start at 5.0 inches and stop at 7.0, and one true left-handed build, the Black Star Lefty, is among the models.
Does Washi make left-handed scissors?
Yes. True left-handed builds such as the Black Star Lefty sit in the catalogue with the cutting and thinning shears.
What is Washi known for?
Washi shears are built for slide cutting, point cutting, and scissor-over-comb work, with convex edges and an Anti-Push edge on its cutting models. The brand has also earned the American Salon Professional’s Choice and Launchpad Readers’ Choice awards across multiple consecutive years.
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