A Wakayama scissor maker with a published history and model-by-model cutting and thinning specifications.
Kikui says its founder began making scissors in Wakayama in 1953. Its catalogue lists different materials and dimensions by model.
Compare Kikui with another brandKikui’s maker history says Kiyoji Kikui began making scissors in Wakayama in 1953. The company gives a Wakayama head-office address and publishes an English product catalogue. Its history also says it developed a cobalt styling shear in 1973; that is the maker’s account of a milestone, not proof that every modern Kikui pair uses cobalt.
The current catalogue separates cutting and thinning models. It lists Co70 variants with their own lengths and blade measurements, while other lines have different descriptions and materials. A named thinning model such as TEX630 has tooth and removal details on its own sheet. Those numbers belong to that model, not all Kikui thinning scissors.
When comparing two pairs, note whether the published length is overall length or blade length from screw to tip. Also check tooth count and the maker’s stated cut ratio for a thinner; neither can be inferred from the model family’s name. Kikui’s catalogue is a better starting point than an unqualified claim that the whole range uses one alloy or edge geometry.
Confirm the exact model code, available length and handedness with a current seller. Ask who provides sharpening and what the written warranty covers in your market. This page records the maker’s published company history and model information; it is not a hands-on durability or cutting-feel review.
Kikui’s company page lists Wakayama, Japan, and says Kiyoji Kikui began scissor making there in 1953.
Its catalogue separates Co70, CS and thinning lines and gives descriptions by line or model. Check the material stated for the exact pair rather than assuming one brand-wide specification.
Sources checked for this profile: Kikui maker history and company details, Kikui current model catalogue.