Yoko
Nina Inc.
About Yoko
In brief
Yoko is a professional scissor line sold by Nina Inc. of Newark, DE, alongside Tara, Yasaka, Yuroshi, Aikyo, and Elite Classic.
5.25–5.25 in
Profile updated Jul 2026
Price
US$325–350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-rangeTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
1 retailerBuying routes
Where to buy Yoko
Retailers ScissorPedia has cataloged. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
US & Canada 1 retailer
Catalog map
The Yoko range
6 models · 5.25–5.25 in
Cutting Scissors 6 models US$325–350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Yoko Model LL Professional Cutting Scissors US$325
- Yoko Model S Professional Cutting Scissors US$350
- Yoko Model YH 525 Professional Cutting Scissors US$350
3 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Pictured models
No reviewed model photography is available yet.
All 6 Yoko model names
The Yoko shear catalog reads as an alphabet: Model S, Model LL, Model YH 525, Model YOS, Model YOX, and Model YS, every one built with a Super Convex Edge. Nina Inc., the Newark, Delaware shear company with over 30 years in the salon trade, produces and sells the line, with cobalt steel blades across every model.
About
Yoko is a scissor brand sold and produced by Nina Inc., a professional shear company based in Newark, Delaware that has served the salon and hair community for over 30 years. Yoko sits in the Nina Inc. catalog alongside the company’s other lines, including Tara, Yasaka, Yuroshi, Aikyo, and Elite Classic.
Product range and steel
The Yoko range spans several models, among them the Model S, Model LL, Model YH 525, Model YOS, Model YOX, and Model YS. Across the line, blades are described as Cobalt with a Super Convex Edge. For current model specifications, steel descriptions, and availability, the authoritative source is Nina Inc. directly.
See Also
Product range
The six Yoko models are the LL and YS at US$325, plus the YOX, YH 525, YOS, and S at US$350. Yoko is a Nina Inc. brand and shares production infrastructure with Elite Classic. Consult the retailer for each model’s handle, blade, and weight specifications.
The mid-range professional price point makes Yoko accessible to working stylists who want a step up from entry tools without reaching the premium tier.
How Yoko compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | YokoYoko | ABOVEABOVE | BLACKSMITH BLADESBLACKSMITH BLADES | BokhariBokhari |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Typical price | US$325–350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$180–250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$400Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$175–895Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | Cobalt | Cobalt steel | VG10, 440C, 9CR, 6CR | 440C Japanese stainless steel, Cobalt VG1-VG10 stainless steel |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | — | 1 models | 5 models | 3 models |
| Specialties | — | Precision cut, Layer cut, Sliding cut, Texture cut, Wet c… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Slide cut, Advanced styling, Blending, Texturizing, Wet c… |
| Founded | — | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
4 answers you can open one at a timeWho makes Yoko scissors?
Yoko is a USA-based shear brand from Nina Inc., a professional scissor company headquartered in Newark, Delaware.
How much do Yoko scissors cost?
Nina Inc. prices the line in the professional middle bracket. The six models carry guide prices of US$325 to US$350.
What models does Yoko offer?
The range covers several models, including the Model S, Model LL, Model YH 525, Model YOS, Model YOX, and Model YS, all built with a Super Convex Edge.
Where can I buy Yoko shears?
Yoko is a professional scissor line sold by Nina Inc. The models carry guide prices from US$325 to US$350.
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