YAMAJO
YAMAJO
About YAMAJO
In brief
YAMAJO is a South Korean scissor brand founded in 1991 in Daegu, combining imported Japanese materials with proprietary processing techniques.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors 5.0–7.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
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Catalogue map
The YAMAJO range
7 models · 5.0–7.0 in
Thinning Scissors 3 models US$37–296Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
Cutting Scissors 4 models US$37–296Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Yamajo ATS-314 Bearing Argon Cutting Scissors US$296
- Yamajo Cobalt Basic Cutting Scissors US$73
- Yamajo Cobalt Step Cut Plus Cutting Scissors US$37
1 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Pictured models
All 7 YAMAJO model names
- Yamajo ATS-314 Bearing Argon Thinning Scissors
- Yamajo ATS-314 Bearing Argon Cutting Scissors
- Yamajo Cobalt Basic Cutting Scissors
- Yamajo Cobalt Step Cut Plus Thinning Scissors
- Yamajo Cobalt Step Cut Plus Cutting Scissors
- Yamajo VG10 Bearing Masterway Thinning Scissors
- Yamajo VG10 Bearing Masterway Cutting Scissors
YAMAJO buys its raw materials in Japan and works them in Daegu, by the brand’s account. The South Korean maker, founded in 1991 in the city’s Buk-gu district, builds cutting and thinning shears in grades including VG10 and ATS314, sold by steel grade through its own store at yamajomall.com; thinning models remove roughly 20 to 25 percent.
About YAMAJO
YAMAJO is a South Korean scissors brand founded in 1991. The company is headquartered in the Buk-gu district of Daegu, Republic of Korea. YAMAJO produces professional hair scissors for stylists and barbers.
Product Range
YAMAJO’s catalog includes cutting scissors and thinning scissors. According to the brand, their specialties cover blunt cutting, volume control (20 to 25%), and texture control.
Manufacturing
According to YAMAJO, the company imports raw materials from Japan and combines them with proprietary processing techniques developed in house. The brand emphasizes its accumulation of technical expertise over more than three decades of operation.
Heritage
YAMAJO has been in the scissors business since 1991. The company positions itself as a technically focused manufacturer, with marketing materials that highlight technology and craftsmanship as their core strengths.
Sources
- YAMAJO brand profile and manufacturer statements (yamajomall.com)
Product range
YAMAJO runs three product lines with matching cutting and thinning builds in each. The Cobalt Step Cut Plus, the entry line, pairs cutting and thinning models at US$37 each. The VG10 Bearing Masterway mid-line lists cutting and thinning at US$222 per model. The top-tier ATS-314 Bearing Argon pairs cutting and thinning at US$296 each. The three-tier structure maps neatly to a budget/mid/premium ladder within a single brand, making YAMAJO one of the more clearly positioned South Korean professional scissor brands in the Takano Canada catalogue.
See Also
How YAMAJO compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | YAMAJOYAMAJO | AichiAichi | AikyoAikyo | AkikoAkiko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Typical price | Price not documented | US$280–290Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$345–350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | Price not documented |
| Steel | Cobalt, VG10, V10, ATS314 | 440C Stainless Steel | V10 Cobalt, ATS-314 Cobalt Steel, Japane | Hitachi 440C |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | Offset, Even | Offset, Even | Offset |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 3 models | 4 models | 1 models | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Volume control (20~25%), Texture control | — | — | — |
| Founded | 1991 | 2015 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs YAMAJO a Korean scissor brand?
Yes. YAMAJO is a South Korea-based brand founded in 1991, with its headquarters in the Buk-gu district of Daegu.
What does YAMAJO make?
YAMAJO builds cutting scissors and thinning scissors for professional stylists and barbers, with designs built around blunt cutting, texture control, and volume control of roughly 20 to 25 percent.
What steel do YAMAJO scissors use?
How much do YAMAJO scissors cost?
YAMAJO sits in the professional mid-range. Yamajomall.com lists current models and prices.
Where can I buy YAMAJO scissors?
YAMAJO sells through its own online store at yamajomall.com, where the cutting and thinning lines are listed by steel grade.
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