YAMAJO
- South Korea
- Est. 1991
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Budget Luxury
YAMAJO is a South Korean scissor brand founded in 1991 in Daegu, combining imported Japanese materials with proprietary processing techniques.
About YAMAJOYAMAJO 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 RangeYAMAJO’s catalog includes cutting scissors and thinning scissors. According to the brand, their specialties cover blunt cutting,...
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 Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
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 YAMAJO Compares
| Brand | YAMAJO | Akitz | Biyosekkai | Scissors Hospital |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Volume control (20~25%), Texture control | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Detail finishing | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control(25~35%), Texture control(15~45%), Cut & Thinning |
| Founded | 1991 | — | — | 1972 |
Frequently Asked Questions
YAMAJO scissors are manufactured in South Korea, established in 1991 in Yeonam-ro 42-gil.
YAMAJO scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with Aichi, Aikyo, Akiko. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
YAMAJO specializes in Blunt cut, Volume control (20~25%), Texture control.
