YOSHI
About YOSHI
In brief
YOSHI is a Japanese professional hair scissor brand available through Scissor City, a New Zealand-based specialty retailer serving salons and barbers.
5.25–7.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
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Where to buy YOSHI
Retailers ScissorPedia has catalogued. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
New Zealand 1 retailer
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The YOSHI range
5 models · 5.25–7.0 in
Cutting Scissors 5 models US$560–625Price band US$400–800 · Premium
- YOSHI Cobalt VG10 Professional Cutting Scissors
- YOSHI Damascus Hairdressing Scissors US$625
- YOSHI Dragon Art Cutting Scissors US$560
2 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Pictured models
No reviewed model photography is available yet.
All 5 YOSHI model names
YOSHI skips the brand storefront and sells through two specialty distributors instead. Scissor City carries the line in New Zealand, and Exclusive Shears covers Australia. The line, listed as Japan-made by its stockists, runs straight and offset shears across a spread of blade lengths, including several offset crane-handle models, in steels from VG10 and Cobalt VG1 to a 16-layer Damascus build.
Product range and steel
The catalogue spans straight and offset shears across a spread of blade lengths, including offset crane handles and several crane-pattern models. Steel choice varies by line. Cobalt grades are named directly on the model titles, with VG10 and Cobalt VG1 appearing on the 6.5” Kingdom-B and Cobalt VG1 cutters respectively. The Dragon Art range is described as a high-grade Japanese super stainless steel alloy. A separate Damascus model uses a 16-layer construction with Japanese AST-314 Hitachi steel as the final cutting layer. Our VG10 reference covers the properties of that grade.
For current model specifications, steel descriptions, and availability, the Scissor City and Exclusive Shears listings are the authoritative sources.
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Product range overview
Five Yoshi models carry guide prices from US$560 to US$625, placing the range in the upper-mid professional tier for Japan-made scissors. Consult the retailer for each model’s construction and technique fit.
See Also
How YOSHI compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | YOSHIYOSHI | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AuroAuro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | Price not documented | Price not documented | US$200–250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$424–499Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | VG10, Cobalt VG1, Damascus steel | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | — | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | — | Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture… | Base cut, Step cut, Volume control, Texture control | Cobalt alloy builds, Multi-tooth thinning options, Handle… |
| Founded | — | 2006 | 1946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs YOSHI a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. YOSHI is a professional hair scissor brand made in Japan, with models listed as Japan-made by the retailers that stock it.
What steel do YOSHI scissors use?
Several grades depending on the line. Named options include VG10 and Cobalt VG1, plus a Damascus model built in 16 layers.
How much do YOSHI scissors cost?
YOSHI sits in the mid-range for Japan-made shears. Scissor City and Exclusive Shears quote current prices for the models they stock.
What kinds of YOSHI scissors are there?
The catalogue covers straight and offset shears across a range of blade lengths, including several offset crane-handle models.
Where can I buy YOSHI scissors?
YOSHI reaches buyers through specialty distributors rather than a brand storefront, including Scissor City in New Zealand and Exclusive Shears in Australia.
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