Yagyu
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About Yagyu
In brief
Yagyu is a Japanese scissor manufacturer founded in 1990 in Hiroshima, known for its patented split screw pivot and handcrafted production.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors
Profile updated Apr 2026 · 1 sources
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The Yagyu range
5 models
Cutting Scissors 4 models US$500–621Price band US$400–800 · Premium
- Yagyu GH-Air Professional Cutting Scissors US$500
- Yagyu GHS Professional Cutting Scissors US$500
- Yagyu GHX Professional Cutting Scissors US$500
1 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Thinning Scissors 1 model US$407Price band US$400–800 · Premium
- Yagyu XD Thinning Scissors US$407
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All 5 Yagyu model names
Yagyu’s logo depicts its patented split pivot screw, designed to resist loosening. Matsuo Yagyu founded the Japanese scissor maker in February 1990. The company is based in Kure City, Hiroshima, with a Tokyo branch in Shibuya, and sells its largely handmade cutting, thinning, and left-handed scissors directly through its store.
Overview
Yagyu is a Japanese scissor manufacturer founded in February 1990 by Matsuo Yagyu, who serves as President and CEO. The company is headquartered in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, with a Tokyo branch in Shibuya. Yagyu operates under a direct sales model, selling its scissors without third-party distributors. The brand also sells under the “Leox” product line.
Manufacturing
Yagyu’s factory is located in Kure City, a region in southwestern Hiroshima Prefecture facing the Seto Inland Sea. The city has a history of industrial manufacturing dating back to its days as a major naval port. Yagyu states that most of their production processes are performed by hand, including welding blade material to handle parts, polishing blades into clam-shell or sword edge profiles, and the final back pressing process that determines the scissor’s finish.
The company produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. Their product range covers techniques including blunt cutting, slide cutting, stroke cutting, chop cutting, dry cutting, and various levels of volume and texture control.
Split Screw Technology
Yagyu’s founding story centers on the development of a “freely adjustable, loosening-resistant split screw.” Professional scissors open and close thousands of times daily, making the pivot screw a critical component. Standard screws face a tension between being replaceable and staying tight during use. Yagyu’s split screw design, which uses a spring inserted into a screw cut in half, addresses this problem. The company logo is modeled after this split screw mechanism.
Yagyu holds multiple patents related to their screw and scissor designs, both in Japan and internationally (including the United States and Europe).
Distribution
Yagyu sells directly through its online store at yagyu.shop-pro.jp. The company’s direct sales approach means buyers purchase from the manufacturer rather than through retail intermediaries. For customers needing in-person service at the Tokyo branch, Yagyu asks that they contact the Hiroshima head office in advance.
See Also
How Yagyu compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | YagyuYagyu | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AuroAuro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | Price not documented | Price not documented | US$200–250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$424–499Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | — | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 1 models | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Chop cut, Volume contro… | 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 | 1990 | 2006 | 1946 | — |
Sources
- 🇯🇵 Yagyu Scissors — Official Shop (manufacturer official)
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeIs Yagyu a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Matsuo Yagyu set the company up in February 1990, and it is headquartered in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, with a Tokyo branch in Shibuya. Its scissors are made in Japan.
What is Yagyu known for?
Yagyu is known for its patented split screw pivot, a loosening-resistant design that the company logo is modeled on, and for production that is largely done by hand.
What types of scissors does Yagyu make?
Yagyu makes cutting scissors and thinning scissors, covering techniques such as blunt cut, slide cut, stroke cut, chop cut, and dry cut, plus volume and texture control models.
Does Yagyu make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Yagyu offers left-handed models alongside its standard right-handed cutting and thinning shears.
How much do Yagyu scissors cost?
Yagyu falls in ScissorPedia’s premium guide band using the median of its stored single-shear catalogue prices. That historical guide is not a current quote or a quality score; check the exact maker listing for today’s offer.
Where can I buy Yagyu scissors?
Yagyu sells directly through its own online store rather than through third-party distributors, so buyers purchase from the manufacturer.
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