Keiun Half Damascus Wide Blade Cutting Scissors
by Keiun · Cutting Scissors
What it is
The Keiun Half Damascus Wide Blade features a partial Damascus pattern with alternating alloys of stainless steel and cobalt. The wider blade provides more surface area for blunt cutting and delivers a heavier, more stable cutting feel.
Price position
$650 guide price · tier 4 of 5
Available Sizes
Where to Buy
Approximate retail as of April 2026. Prices vary by retailer and region.
Where this sits
In Keiun's cutting scissors lineup the Keiun Half Damascus Wide Blade Cutting Scissors occupies the premium tier, priced between the Keiun Half Damascus Narrow Blade Cutting Scissors and the Keiun Damascus Cutting Scissors. Manufactured in Japan.
For the most current model specifications, handle options, pricing, and availability, see the Keiun brand page on ScissorPedia.
Features
- Half Damascus steel construction
- Stainless steel and cobalt alloy layers
- Wide blade profile
- Guard-tempering treatment
- Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan
Specifications
How it compares
| Attribute | Keiun Half Damascus Wide Blade Cutting Scissors Keiun | Keiun Half Damascus Narrow Blade Cutting Scissors Keiun | Hikari Chikara Cutting Shears Hikari |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | US$650 | US$595 | US$650 |
| Price tier | Premium | Premium | Premium |
| Steel | Half Damascus (Stainless Steel + Cobalt) | Half Damascus (Stainless Steel + Cobalt) | Not listed |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Wide convex edge | Narrow convex edge | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.0· 5.75 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
Professional Opinion
The wide blade puts more steel behind each stroke, giving a heavier, planted feel that suits blunt cutting on dense sections. Stylists who like some weight in the hand will get on with it, and the half Damascus pattern and guard-tempering carry over from the rest of the line.
Frequently Asked Questions
What steel is the Keiun Half Damascus Wide Blade Cutting Scissors made from?
The Keiun Half Damascus Wide Blade Cutting Scissors uses Half Damascus (Stainless Steel + Cobalt).
What handle does the Keiun Half Damascus Wide Blade Cutting Scissors have?
The Keiun Half Damascus Wide Blade Cutting Scissors features offset handles, finished in half damascus pattern.
What sizes are available for the Keiun Half Damascus Wide Blade Cutting Scissors?
ScissorPedia lists 2 size options: 5.5, 6.0.
Where is the Keiun Half Damascus Wide Blade Cutting Scissors manufactured?
The Keiun Half Damascus Wide Blade Cutting Scissors is manufactured in Japan.
Where can I buy the Keiun Half Damascus Wide Blade Cutting Scissors?
ScissorPedia lists 2 retailer links. Users must confirm current exact-model availability and terms with each retailer.
About Keiun
Keiun is a Japanese Damascus steel scissor brand by Yamamura Manufacturing, a Sanjo City blacksmith since 1948 in Niigata Prefecture.
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