Wings
Who it suits
Wings is a Japanese scissor brand distributed across multiple US and UK retailers including Shear World, Chris & Sons, and Scissor Dude.
Price position
$487–790 · tier 4 of 5
Profile completeness
4/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 10 catalogued
- Materials
- 1 documented
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 $487 to $790, blade lengths 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 $500 guide prices, the Matt Black $515, and the Pure $565. The Custom Shop Silver is $627 and the Custom Shop Dama is $790. Consult the brand’s retailers for current steel and finish specifications.
The $500 to $790 price band places Wings in the upper-professional and high-end tier for Japanese scissors, a segment occupied primarily by established specialist manufacturers.
Where to Buy
Wings at a glance
- Budget
- Premium $400–800
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 10 models listed
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Wings works in:
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Wings
ScissorPedia catalogues 4 retailers carrying Wings.
- Chris & Sons Online store — UK
- yoiscissors.co.uk Online store — UK
- SCISSOR Dude Online store — USA · ships to USA
- SHEAR WORLD Online store — USA · ships to USA
The range, at a glance
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Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
Products
How Wings 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 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 $487 to $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 blades. 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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