MATAKKI
MATAKKI is a UK-based scissor brand from Hull, offering handcrafted Japanese steel shears with a 120-stage process and lifetime guarantee.
UK
Mid-range
Est. 2003
440CVG-10ATS-314Damascus
The bottom line
MATAKKI is a professional hair-scissor brand from UK, founded in 2003, building 440C, VG-10, ATS-314, Damascus shears in the mid-range tier.
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- UK
- Founded
- 2003
- Headquarters
- Matakki Scissors 3D Harpings Road Kingston Upon Hull HU5 4JF United Kingdom
- Steel grades
- 440C, VG-10, ATS-314, Damascus
- Price tier
- Product range
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Official site
- matakki.com
- Known stockists in
- United Kingdom
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
Where to buy MATAKKI
MATAKKI is one of the more established names to come out of the UK barber and salon world, working out of Kingston Upon Hull in East Yorkshire since 2003. It has the kind of fuller spec sheet that lets you actually compare it against the Japanese makers it borrows from, which is more than many British brands offer. The shears are handcrafted from Japanese steel through what the brand describes as a 120-stage process, and most of the range carries a lifetime guarantee plus a 12-month drop warranty, both of which exclude the Pro Collection.
A range of steels, not one house alloy
The thing that sets MATAKKI apart is that it does not hide behind a single mystery steel. The grade changes deliberately as you climb the range, and the brand tells you which is which. The entry and mid lines use 440C, a dependable stainless that holds an edge well at a sensible price. The Vintage models step up to VG-10 sourced from Takefu in Japan, prized for fine grain and edge retention. At the top, the cobalt-bearing ATS-314 anchors the laminated Damascus collection.
That Damascus range is itself worth a closer look, because it splits two ways. The Japanese Damascus blades laminate ten layers around an ATS-314 core. The Swedish Damascus models go further, forged from RWL34 and PMC27 powder steels in up to 120 layers, which is proper high-end metallurgy and unusual to see published so plainly.
What they make
The catalogue covers cutting shears, thinning models, and left-handed scissors, with named lines including the Akiro, Arc, Arrow, Assassin MK2, Beast, and Excalibur. Listed techniques run to blunt, slide, and point cutting and combined cut-and-thinning, with models sized for different hands. MATAKKI also keeps a steady stream of technique and maintenance guidance on its site, and positions the range for barbers as much as salon stylists.
Pricing sits in the mid-range, roughly 200 to 400 dollars, which for handcrafted shears spanning this much steel variety is a genuinely fair spread. Buy direct at matakki.com, or in the UK through Chris & Sons. More British makers sit in our UK hub.
MATAKKI in the catalogue
A snapshot of MATAKKI models stocked by authorised retailers. Finishes, lengths and steel vary by series — confirm the exact specification before buying.
MATAKKI FAQ
Where is MATAKKI based?
MATAKKI is a UK-based brand founded in 2003, with its home in Kingston Upon Hull, East Yorkshire. Its shears are handcrafted using Japanese steel.
What steel does MATAKKI use in its scissors?
How much do MATAKKI scissors cost?
They sit in the mid-range bracket, roughly $200 to $400, which is typical for handcrafted professional shears.
What types of scissors does MATAKKI make?
MATAKKI offers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors, with models built for blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, and combined cut and thinning.
Does MATAKKI make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Left-handed scissors are a listed part of the MATAKKI range alongside its right-handed cutting and thinning models.
Where can I buy MATAKKI scissors?
You can buy direct from the official MATAKKI website, and in the UK they are also stocked by Chris & Sons.
Sources: official MATAKKI website and authorised retailer listings. Last reviewed June 2026.