Ichiko Short Hair Cutting Scissors
by Ichiro · Cutting Scissors
What it is
The Ichiko is Ichiro's short-blade cutter, offered in 4.5 and 5.0 inch lengths for detail and dry-cutting work. Built on 440C steel with an offset handle and convex slicing edge.
Available sizes
Where to buy
Current guide floor updated July 2026 to align with the brand range. Exact model prices vary by retailer and region.
Price history
ScissorPedia guide price (USD), recorded over time.
| Date | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | US$179 |
| Jun 2026 | US$173 |
Where this sits
In Ichiro's cutting scissors lineup the Ichiko Short Hair Cutting Scissors occupies the entry-level band, priced below the Ichiro Amethyst Hair Cutting Shears. It uses 440C. Manufactured in Japan.
For the most current model specifications, handle options, pricing, and availability, see the Ichiro brand page on ScissorPedia.
Features
- 440C Japanese steel at 58-60 HRC
- Convex slicing edge
- Offset handle
- Short blade lengths for detail and dry cutting
Specifications
This page lists 4 of 4 core specifications. Confirm the exact variant with the seller. Suggest a correction.
How it compares
| Attribute | Ichiko Short Hair Cutting Scissors Ichiro | Stay Sharp Professional Cutting Lefty Shears 5.5" Stay Sharp | Above Classic Professional Shear Above |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$179Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$179Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$180Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level |
| Steel | 440C | 440C | Not listed |
| Made in | Japan | Not listed | USA |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Classic (even) |
| Blade type | Convex | Semi-convex | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | 4.5· 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.5· 6.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
Professional Opinion
The Ichiko covers the small work, with 4.5 and 5.0 inch sizes suited to ears, fringes, and tight sections, and the file notes it for dry cutting too. Most stylists would run it as a compact second pair beside a longer shear.
Maintenance Tips
- Wipe blades after each client
- Oil the pivot as the maker directs
- Use a sharpener experienced with Japanese convex edges
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose a 4.5 or 5.0 inch scissor over a longer shear?
Shorter blades give more control for detail work, dry cutting, and cutting around the ears and fringe. They are less suited to scissor-over-comb on longer lengths, where a 6.0 inch or longer blade covers more hair per pass.
About Ichiro
Ichiro professional scissor profile: Classic, Slide, Thinning, Apprentice, texturizing, barbering, and set options.
Retailer links, pricing, and specifications notice
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