Mizutani Stellite Series-1 Hair Cutting Scissors
by Mizutani · Cutting Scissors
What it is
The entry point to Mizutani's Stellite line, made from a cobalt-base alloy that Mizutani says is more than half cobalt.
Available sizes
Where to buy
Approximate retail as of April 2026. Prices vary by retailer and region. Visit retailer links for current pricing.
Where this sits
In Mizutani's cutting scissors lineup the Mizutani Stellite Series-1 Hair Cutting Scissors occupies the luxury band, priced between the Mizutani Acro Crossover CR-2 Hair Cutting Scissors and the Mizutani Sword Wood Hair Cutting Scissors. It uses Stellite Alloy. Manufactured in Japan.
For the most current model specifications, handle options, pricing, and availability, see the Mizutani brand page on ScissorPedia.
Features
- Stellite Alloy steel
- Offset handle
- Convex blade edge
- Handcrafted in Chiba, Japan
- Cobalt-base Stellite alloy, over 50% cobalt (Mizutani)
Specifications
This page lists 4 of 4 core specifications. Confirm the exact variant with the seller. Suggest a correction.
How it compares
| Attribute | Mizutani Stellite Series-1 Hair Cutting Scissors Mizutani | Kasho Millennium DLC Hair Cutting Scissors Kasho | HattoriHanzo Kamikaze HH1 HattoriHanzo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$1,334Price band US$800+ · Luxury | US$1,309Price band US$800+ · Luxury | US$1,361Price band US$800+ · Luxury |
| Steel | Stellite Alloy | Sintered Steel | Not listed |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Not listed |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Not listed | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.0 | Not listed | 5.5· 6.0· 6.5 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
Professional Opinion
Stellite is a cobalt-base alloy that Mizutani says is more than half cobalt, and it is the reason to look at this line. As the entry point to the Stellite series, it gives working stylists that material for precision wet and dry cutting, in 5.5 or 6.0 inch.
Maintenance Tips
- Wipe blades after each client
- Oil pivot daily
- Use only a sharpener experienced with Mizutani convex edges
- Mizutani recommends authorized service for warranty coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stellite steel in Mizutani scissors?
Stellite is a cobalt-base alloy, not a steel. Mizutani says the Stellite it uses is made by the Deloro Stellite company and is more than half cobalt, and that the material is also used in jet engine parts.
How does Stellite compare to Damascus or Nano Powder Metal?
Stellite is Mizutani's cobalt-base option; Damascus and Nano Powder Metal are steels. Mizutani does not publish a hardness or edge-life ranking between them, so try the models in your hand.
About Mizutani
Mizutani is a Japanese scissor manufacturer founded in 1921, known for Nano Powder Metal steel and handcrafted professional shears.
Retailer links, pricing, and specifications notice
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