TADAKUNI SW Slide Cutting Scissors
by TADAKUNI · Cutting Scissors
What it is
TADAKUNI SW cutting scissors in ATS-314 steel, built for slide and stroke cutting. Offset handle, convex blade. Available in 5.5" and 6.0". Made in Tokoname City, Aichi, Japan.
Available sizes
Where to buy
JPY price ¥70,000 (tax-included) from tadakuni-scissors.myshopify.com, converted at ¥154/US$1 (June 2026).
Where this sits
In TADAKUNI's cutting scissors lineup the TADAKUNI SW Slide Cutting Scissors occupies the premium band, priced above the TADAKUNI NS Long Cutting Scissors. It uses ATS-314. Manufactured in Japan.
The TADAKUNI SW is built around ATS-314, the highest-confirmed steel grade in the TADAKUNI cutting range. ATS-314 is a powder-processed stainless alloy with high chromium and molybdenum content, suited to the sustained contact demands of slide and stroke cutting. The convex blade profile allows clean gliding motion through hair without drag.
Available in 5.5” and 6.0”. For current pricing, visit TADAKUNI directly, or see the TADAKUNI brand page on ScissorPedia.
Features
- ATS-314 steel
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
- Designed for slide and stroke cutting techniques
- Made in Japan (Tokoname, Aichi)
Specifications
This page lists 3 of 4 core specifications. Confirm the exact variant with the seller. Suggest a correction.
How it compares
| Attribute | TADAKUNI SW Slide Cutting Scissors TADAKUNI | Yasaka Dry Cut Hair Cutting Shears Yasaka | Yasaka L-65 Hair Cutting Shears Yasaka |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$455Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$461Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$461Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
Professional Opinion
If slide and stroke cutting are part of your daily repertoire, the SW was designed with exactly that in mind. Its ATS-314 blade holds a long-wearing convex edge that glides through hair without drag, offered in 5.5 and 6.0 inch lengths.
Maintenance Tips
- Wipe blades after each client
- Oil the pivot point regularly
- Professional sharpening when edge dulls
- Store in protective case
Frequently Asked Questions
What steel is the TADAKUNI SW Slide Cutting Scissors made from?
The TADAKUNI SW Slide Cutting Scissors uses ATS-314.
What handle does the TADAKUNI SW Slide Cutting Scissors have?
The TADAKUNI SW Slide Cutting Scissors features offset handles.
What sizes are available for the TADAKUNI SW Slide Cutting Scissors?
ScissorPedia lists 2 size options: 5.5, 6.0.
Where is the TADAKUNI SW Slide Cutting Scissors manufactured?
The TADAKUNI SW Slide Cutting Scissors is manufactured in Japan.
Where can I buy the TADAKUNI SW Slide Cutting Scissors?
ScissorPedia lists 1 retailer link. Users must confirm current exact-model availability and terms with each retailer.
About TADAKUNI
TADAKUNI is a Japanese scissor manufacturer founded in 1953, now in its third generation, crafting shears with 0.05mm precision grinding.
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