Akkohs
Akkohs is a South Korean premium shear brand founded in 1978, offering cobalt alloy and Super Gold II scissors from Seoul with titanium-coated options.
South Korea
Mid-range
Est. 1978
Cobalt AlloySuper Gold II
The bottom line
Akkohs is a professional hair-scissor brand from South Korea, founded in 1978, building Cobalt Alloy, Super Gold II shears in the mid-range tier.
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- South Korea
- Founded
- 1978
- Headquarters
- Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Steel grades
- Cobalt Alloy, Super Gold II
- Handles
- Offset, Even
- Price tier
- Product range
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors, Curved Scissors
- Official site
- akkohskorea.com
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
Where to buy Akkohs
Akkohs has been around since 1978, which makes it one of the older Korean shear names in this directory. Akkohs Korea runs its own storefront out of Jung-gu, Seoul, and handles the whole chain itself, sales, fulfilment and after-sales service, with the site carrying the domestic business registrations and direct contact details you’d expect from an owner-run operation rather than a faceless distributor.
Steel and the range
The catalogue stretches from sensible entry shears up to genuinely premium builds. The base YW-S series covers 5.5”, 5.75” and 6.75” blunt profiles in cobalt alloy, with the YW-S302 thinner running a 30-tooth geometry for controlled debulking. Curved work is covered by models like the Curve 580, a 5.8” titanium-finished blade aimed at contour specialists. At the top, Akkohs keeps Super Gold II and Miracle II builds for cutters who want harder alloys and longer edge retention, the sort of steel you reach for when sharpening intervals matter as much as the first cut. Handles come in offset and even styles, and left-handed models are listed too.
Pricing and buying
Pricing tells the story of the tiering. The YW-S550 blunt sits around 550,000 KRW, the S302 thinner near 590,000, the Curve 580 around 1,100,000, and Super Gold II packages climb to roughly 1,450,000 KRW. The official shop runs courier delivery, multiple domestic payment methods and escrow verification, giving Korean salons a clean direct-replacement channel without a middleman markup. Outside Korea the line surfaces through US retailers like Stay Sharp and Scissor Dude. See the South Korea brands hub for neighbours in the field.
Akkohs in the catalogue
A snapshot of Akkohs models stocked by authorised retailers. Finishes, lengths and steel vary by series — confirm the exact specification before buying.
Akkohs FAQ
Where is Akkohs based?
Akkohs is a South Korea-based brand. It runs as Akkohs Korea out of Jung-gu, Seoul, handling sales and service directly.
What types of scissors does Akkohs make?
The range covers cutting shears, thinning and texturising shears, and curved models. Handles come in offset and even styles.
Does Akkohs offer left-handed scissors?
Yes. Akkohs lists left-handed models alongside its standard right-handed range, so left-handed stylists can find a matching pair.
How much do Akkohs scissors cost?
Akkohs scissors sit in the mid-range tier ($200–400).
What steel does Akkohs use?
Akkohs builds with cobalt alloy. You can read more in our cobalt alloy guide.
Sources: official Akkohs website and authorised retailer listings. Last reviewed June 2026.