Keiun Damascus Cutting Scissors

by Keiun

Keiun Damascus Cutting Scissors

Price Level

Premium

Available Sizes

5.5"
6.0"

Availability

In Production

Description

The Keiun Damascus is the flagship model from Yamamura Manufacturing, hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan. Alternating alloys of stainless steel and cobalt create the distinctive moire Damascus pattern. Each pair is unique, supervised by master swordsmith Shigeyoshi Iwasaki.

Features

  • Full Damascus steel construction
  • Stainless steel and cobalt alloy layers
  • Unique moire forging pattern
  • Guard-tempering treatment
  • Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan

Specifications

Steel
Damascus (Stainless Steel + Cobalt layers)
Handle position
Offset
Blade type
Convex edge
Finish
Damascus pattern
Country of manufacture
Japan

Where to Buy

Approximate retail as of April 2026. Prices vary by retailer and region.

About Keiun

Origin: Japan Est: 1948

Keiun is a Japanese Damascus steel scissor brand by Yamamura Manufacturing, a Sanjo City blacksmith since 1948 in Niigata Prefecture.

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