Wings
About Wings
In brief
Wings is a Japanese scissor brand distributed across multiple US and UK retailers including Shear World, Chris & Sons, and Scissor Dude.
4.5–6.0 in
Profile updated Sep 2026
Price
US$487–790Price band US$400–800 · PremiumTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
4 retailers- Chris & Sons (opens in a new tab)
- yoiscissors.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
- SCISSOR Dude (opens in a new tab)
- SHEAR WORLD (opens in a new tab)
Buying routes
Where to buy Wings
Retailers ScissorPedia has cataloged. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
UK & Ireland 2 retailers
US & Canada 2 retailers
Catalog map
The Wings range
10 models · 4.5–6.0 in
Cutting Scissors 10 models US$487–790Price band US$400–800 · Premium
- Wings Black Les Paul Inspired Cutting Scissors US$487
- Wings Custom Shop Dama Cutting Scissors US$790
- Wings Custom Shop Silver Cutting Scissors US$627
7 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Pictured models
All 10 Wings model names
- Wings Black Les Paul Inspired Cutting Scissors
- Wings Custom Shop Dama Cutting Scissors
- Wings Custom Shop Silver Cutting Scissors
- Wings Dark Grey Cutting Scissors
- Wings Gold Cutting Scissors
- Wings Matt Black Cutting Scissors
- Wings Pure Cutting Scissors
- Wings Rose Gold Cutting Scissors
- Wings Silver Cutting Scissors
- Wings Tiger Cutting Scissors
All 10 Wings models are cutting scissors: cobalt alloy blades, made in Japan, sold through four independent retailers (Shear World and Scissor Dude in the US, yoiscissors.co.uk and Chris & Sons in the UK) rather than a single storefront. Guide prices run US$487 to US$790, sizes 4.5 to 6.0 inches, and several models, including the Pure, come in left-handed versions.
Specifications & Availability
Wings is made in Japan. For current specifications and pricing, see the retailers carrying the brand: Shear World, yoiscissors.co.uk, Chris & Sons, and Scissor Dude.
Japanese made scissors sold through professional channels like Shear World and Chris & Sons typically fall in the mid to premium price range.
Availability
For U.S. based stylists, Wings shears can be found through Shear World and Scissor Dude. UK based professionals can find the brand through yoiscissors.co.uk and Chris & Sons. Having four independent retailers carrying the brand gives buyers some room to shop around.
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See Also
Product range
Six Wings cutting models are. The Silver and Gold carry US$500 guide prices, the Matt Black US$515, and the Pure US$565. The Custom Shop Silver is US$627 and the Custom Shop Dama is US$790. Consult the brand’s retailers for current steel and finish specifications.
The US$500 to US$790 price band places Wings in the upper-professional and high-end tier for Japanese scissors, a segment occupied primarily by established specialist manufacturers.
How Wings compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | WingsWings | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AuroAuro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$487–790Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$514–1,207Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$424–499Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | Cobalt Alloy | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | — | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | — | Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture… | Base cut, Step cut, Volume control, Texture control | Cobalt alloy builds, Multi-tooth thinning options, Handle… |
| Founded | — | 2006 | 1946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeIs Wings a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Wings is a Japanese maker, and its shears are made in Japan and sold through professional distributors rather than a single storefront.
What steel do Wings scissors use?
Wings blades are made from a cobalt alloy, which the retailers describe as giving a sharper, longer-lasting edge.
Are Wings scissors available for left-handed stylists?
Yes. Several Wings models, including the Pure, come in both right- and left-handed versions, with sizes running from about 4.5 to 6 inches.
How much do Wings scissors cost?
Guide prices for the 10 Wings models run from US$487 to US$790, a band typical for Japan-made professional shears.
Where can I buy Wings scissors?
Wings is carried by four independent retailers: Shear World and Scissor Dude in the US, and yoiscissors.co.uk and Chris and Sons in the UK.
What sizes do Wings scissors come in?
Wings models run from 4.5 inch to 6.0 inch sizes. Four of them (the Gold, Silver, Matt Black, and Pure) go down to the short 4.5 inch length for detail work.
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