ELITE
Kylie and Mick Dwyer established Australian Elite Scissors in 2022; Premium and Signature models carry different steels and prices.
Australia
Est. 2022
Directory snapshot
Elite’s current Australian shop documents its 2022 founders, named 440C Premium and ATS-314 Signature models, and direct buying terms.
Compare ELITE with another brand- Directory country
- Australia
- Founding year recorded here
- 2022
- Product types listed
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Accessories
- Brand website link
- elitescissors.com/
- Last reviewed
- September 2026
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Elite Scissors’ About page says Kylie and Mick Dwyer established the brand in 2022 after years in salon ownership, education and tool work. It describes Kylie’s role in designing the range with makers in several countries. The care page gives a Gymea, NSW postal address for service; neither that address nor Japanese steel wording establishes Australian manufacture of every finished pair.
Compare the Premium and Signature pair
The exact Premium General Purpose listing names Japanese 440C, with left- and right-hand variants. Its Premium Thinner is a 6-inch, 35-tooth 440C model with hand choices. The Signature General Purpose lists ATS-314 cobalt. These are model-specific descriptions; a single steel badge or old USD 400–800 tier would obscure the current range, whose Signature prices are higher.
Buying and service
The official shop is the direct current buyer route. Check exact size, handedness, stock and price there. Elite’s product pages describe a 10-year manufacturing-defect warranty for eligible purchases and conditions for inspection and exclusions; read the policy before relying on it. The brand’s educational background is useful context, but model fit should determine the purchase.
ELITE FAQ
Who founded Elite Scissors?
Elite’s official About page says Kylie and Mick Dwyer established the Australian brand in 2022. A Gymea postal address is for service and mail, not proof of a factory.
Do all Elite models use one steel or price band?
No. The official Premium General Purpose lists Japanese 440C, while Signature General Purpose lists ATS-314 cobalt. Current Signature prices are well above the former USD 400–800 blanket, so compare exact model terms.
Are left-hand scissors available and where can I buy?
Elite’s official Premium General Purpose and Premium Thinner list left- and right-hand variants. The current shop is the direct buyer path; confirm selected hand, stock, warranty and delivery.
Sources checked for this profile: Elite Scissors official founders and history, Elite Scissors current shop, Elite Premium General Purpose exact model, Elite Premium Thinner exact model, Elite Signature General Purpose exact model, Elite care and service postal address. Last reviewed September 2026.