Yamato
Yamato
Who it suits
Yamato is a Japanese professional hair scissor brand available through Spencer Scissors, an established UK specialty retailer serving salons and barbers.
Price position
$0–1000 · tier 3 of 5
Profile completeness
4/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 4 catalogued
- Materials
- 3 documented
Yamato (大和) carries a classical name for Japan itself. The professional shear brand is headquartered in Nara, and its UK retail runs through Spencer Scissors. Blades are made in Japan from cobalt-based and Japanese steels, including cobalt alloy and cobalt molybdenum alloy grades; this profile covers the hairdressing scissor brand sold through professional beauty channels.
Availability
Spencer Scissors is an established UK specialty retailer, and Yamato sits alongside other professional brands in its catalogue. For the most current model specifications, steel descriptions, and availability, the authoritative source is the Spencer Scissors storefront.
Product range
Four Yamato models are catalogued here. The Wing N is the established anchor of the cutting range, with a confirmed guide price of $1,000, a premium tier positioning consistent with cobalt-alloy Japanese professional scissors from Nara-based manufacturing. The Royal and Sevian are additional cutting models, and the FB Series is a dedicated thinning scissor; pricing on those three is being researched. The steel specification across the range uses cobalt alloy and cobalt molybdenum alloy, both of which are high-performance additions to Japanese stainless that raise hardness and edge retention above standard 440C.
Nara, where the brand is headquartered, is historically significant as Japan’s first permanent capital, and the region’s craft traditions, while centred on lacquerwork and Buddhist art, reflect the broader craft culture of Japan that professional scissor manufacturing draws from. Spencer Scissors in the UK is the authorised retailer for the European and UK markets.
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Yamato at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 4 models listed
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Yamato works in:
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Yamato
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying Yamato.
- SPENCER SCISSORS Online store — UK
Products
How Yamato compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 answers you can open one at a timeIs Yamato a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Yamato is a Japanese hairdressing-scissor brand headquartered in Nara, with its shears made in Japan.
What steel goes into Yamato scissors?
Yamato works with cobalt-based and Japanese steels, including a cobalt alloy on its professional models.
How much do Yamato scissors cost?
Professional mid-range describes the pricing. No Yamato guide prices appear in this catalogue; the Spencer Scissors storefront shows current UK figures.
Where can I buy Yamato scissors?
In the UK, Yamato is stocked by Spencer Scissors, a specialty retailer serving salons and barbers. Their storefront lists current models and specifications.
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