Kodo
Kodo is a professional shear brand carried by Chris and Sons, a UK-based hairdressing supply retailer.
Other
Mid-range
Japanese steel
The bottom line
Kodo is a professional hair-scissor brand from Other, building Japanese steel shears in the mid-range tier.
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- Other
- Headquarters
- Milton Keynes, England, UK
- Steel grades
- Japanese steel
- Price tier
- Official site
- dmacintyre.co.uk
- Known stockists in
- United Kingdom
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
Where to buy Kodo
Kodo is the own-brand scissor line of D. MacIntyre & Son, a UK wholesaler in Milton Keynes whose catalogue also runs to ETI hairdryers and Isinis brushes. So this is a trade supplier’s house brand rather than a dedicated scissor maker, a familiar arrangement that tends to deliver sensible, well-specified working tools at a fair price rather than a marquee name. The range sits on the company’s own site, dmacintyre.co.uk, and is also stocked by retailers such as Chris & Sons.
Range
The line is more thoughtfully built than many supplier brands. It spans cutting scissors and thinners across a real spread of handle patterns, offset and straight, plus craned and opposing-grip designs for stylists who care about wrist position over a long day. Blades come convex or razor-edged, and many models add an adjustable tension screw, which lets you set the closing feel yourself rather than living with a fixed factory tension. Sizes start compact, from 4.5” and 5” cutters, and there is a true left-handed 5” model with the blades reversed rather than a converted right-hander. Pricing sits in the mid-range, roughly $200 to $400.
Steel
D. MacIntyre describes the Kodo blades as made from Japanese steel and hand-finished. That is the brand’s own published wording, and no specific JIS grade is listed, so treat the steel claim as a reasonable indicator rather than a verified spec. For current models and handle options, the Kodo listings on the D. MacIntyre site are the authoritative source. Browse the wider brand directory for comparison.
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Kodo FAQ
Who makes Kodo scissors?
Kodo is the own-brand professional scissor line of D. MacIntyre & Son, a UK supplier to the wholesale hairdressing trade based in Milton Keynes, England. The range sits alongside the company’s other professional products.
How much do Kodo scissors cost?
Kodo sits in the mid-range bracket, roughly $200 to $400 a pair, depending on the model and handle pattern you choose.
What kinds of scissors does Kodo make?
The Kodo range covers cutting scissors and thinners in both offset and straight handles, with craned and opposing-grip patterns too. Many models add an adjustable tension screw so you can set the closing feel yourself.
Does Kodo make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Kodo offers a left-handed option, including a 5-inch left-handed cutting scissor built with the blades reversed for left-handed stylists.
Where can I buy Kodo scissors?
Kodo scissors are listed on the D. MacIntyre site, dmacintyre.co.uk, and are also stocked by retailers such as Chris and Sons. Check those listings for current models, handle options, and stock.
Sources: official Kodo website and authorised retailer listings. Last reviewed June 2026.