Yagyu
- Japan
- Est. 1990
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Budget Luxury
Yagyu is a Japanese scissor manufacturer founded in 1990 in Hiroshima, known for its patented split screw pivot and handcrafted production.
OverviewYagyu 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...
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.
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Official Brand Websites
Products
Products for this brand will be added soon.
In the meantime, you can visit the official website to explore their product range.
How Yagyu Compares
| Brand | Yagyu | MATSUZAKI | Kyoto Hasami Shokunin | Sakura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Chop cut, Volume control (5-40%), Texture control (10-32%), Thinning (12~15%), Dry cut, Treatment cut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Stroke cut, Volume control(10~50%), Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Dry cut, Chop cut | Blunt cut, Thinning, Volume control(10~35%), Texture control, Layering, Finishing cut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut |
| Founded | 1990 | 1898 | — | — |
Verified Sources
- Primary 🇯🇵 Yagyu Scissors — Official Shop (manufacturer official)
Frequently Asked Questions
Yagyu scissors are manufactured in Japan by YAGYU Co.,Ltd., established in 1990 in Kure City.
Yagyu scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with Alu-Coba, Axis, BMC. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
Yagyu specializes in Blunt cut, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Chop cut, Volume control (5-40%), and 4 more.
