Atali
Atali is an entry-level Japanese scissors line by Takano, offering affordable stainless steel and titanium-coated shears through Canadian distribution.
Japan
Budget
Japanese Stainless Steel
The bottom line
Atali is a professional hair-scissor brand from Japan, building Japanese Stainless Steel shears in the budget range.
Compare Atali with another brand- Origin
- Japan
- Steel grades
- Japanese Stainless Steel
- Handles
- Offset, Even
- Price tier
- Product range
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors
- Official site
- takanocanada.comcollectionsciseaux-atali
- Known stockists in
- Canada
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
Where to buy Atali
Atali is the budget line in Takano Canada’s catalogue, sitting alongside the Fitz, Links and Yasaka ranges the same vendor carries. The brief is unfussy and honest: dependable Japanese stainless for stylists who want a working pair without the price of a flagship cobalt shear. As a budget-tier line, it’s the natural first pair for a student or anyone still settling their cutting technique.
The range
The catalogue is small but covers the bases, with the handy feature that you can pair a cutter and a matching thinner from the same line. The KZ series runs 5.0” and 5.5” offsets with detachable finger rests for general salon work, while the KZT-30 brings a 30-tooth thinning profile for blended texture passes. The step-up is the DC-50B, which adds blue titanium-coated blades on an offset handle for a more premium feel while staying below Takano’s cobalt tier. Handles come in offset and even styles.
- KZ-50 straight shear: 99 CAD, offset handle with a permanent finger rest.
- KZT-30 thinner: 105 CAD, 30 teeth matched to the KZ handle geometry.
- DC-50B shear: titanium-coated 5.5” blades, 139 CAD on Takano’s store and around US$232 through distributors.
Buying
Because Atali rides inside Takano Canada’s wider catalogue, it shares the vendor’s accessories and service options while staying in a training-friendly price band, mostly under $100 for the plain stainless cutters. Some models also turn up at regional suppliers such as Elka Beauté, which gives shops a second stocking channel. For more makers, see the Japan brands hub.
Atali in the catalogue
A snapshot of Atali models stocked by authorised retailers. Finishes, lengths and steel vary by series — confirm the exact specification before buying.
Atali FAQ
What is Atali?
Atali is a hairdressing-scissor line carried by Takano Canada, the same vendor behind several Japanese shear lines. It sits at the budget end of the catalogue for stylists who want dependable stainless without a flagship price.
How much do Atali scissors cost?
Most Atali models fall in the budget band, under $100. That makes them a sensible first pair for students or anyone still building cutting technique.
What types of scissors does Atali make?
The range covers straight cutting shears such as the KZ series and thinning shears like the 30-tooth KZT-30, so a stylist can match a cutter and a thinner from the same line.
Do Atali scissors come with coated blades?
Yes, on the DC-50B. That model carries titanium-coated blades, sitting a step above the plain stainless cutters in the range.
What handle styles does Atali offer?
Atali shears come with offset and even handle designs, and cutters such as the KZ-50 add a permanent finger rest for extra control.
Where can I buy Atali scissors?
Atali is sold through Takano Canada, with some models also stocked by regional suppliers such as Elka Beaute.
Sources: official Atali website and authorised retailer listings. Last reviewed June 2026.