HISTORY AND MANUFACTURE

Konayuki is a brand of Japanese hairdressing scissors that has a tradition of iron making that goes back well over a thousand years. 

At Konayuki, we place great emphasis on the highest quality and control at every step of the production of our hairdressing scissors. That’s why all our scissors are 100% manufactured in a single production facility in Japan. From the design of the scissors to the production of the raw material and the final quality control, all steps go through a strict production process.

In doing so, the Japanese factory has state-of-the-art production equipment and technology, as well as highly skilled and experienced employees who are passionate about producing the best hairdressing scissors. This fully controlled production process allows us to ensure that each and every pair of Konayuki hairdressing scissors meets the highest quality standards and meets or exceeds our customers‘ expectations.

About production:

In Japan, the Tatara process is used in the production of steel and iron, where oxygen is removed to produce an extremely strong and pure steel of top quality. Furthermore, through a special temperature treatment ranging from +1000°C to -100°C, an excellent level of hardness is achieved.

Our scissors are made from two excellent qualities of steel and iron, provided to us by the renowned Hitachi company: firstly, the very good SUS 440C and secondly, the top premium ATS 314, which impresses with its high cobalt content. Every single pair of Konayuki scissors is 100% handmade and receives the so-called Hamaguri grinding. This means that the blades are sharpened at seven different angles to achieve a particularly high quality and performance.

Another important point in the production of our scissors is the individual checking and adjustment of the pretension of the cutting blades by our experts with many years of experience. By means of small hammer blows, each pair of scissors is adjusted so that the cutting action is as smooth as butter.

Finally, the scissors are sharpened on the Japanese water stone, a whetstone that is cooled in water. This makes the sharpening process particularly fine and precise to ensure maximum longevity and quality of the scissors.

Some models (e.g., Black Pleasure Titan) feature a high-quality titanium coating. The titanium coating is not only visually appealing but also provides high resistance to wear and tear. Additionally, the titanium coating is considered to be gentle on the skin, making it particularly recommended for individuals with allergies, such as nickel allergy.

The ergonomic design of the Konayuki hairdressing scissors ensures comfortable handling and enables effortless and precise cutting. All scissors are excellently balanced and fit perfectly in the hand.

If you are looking for a first-class pair of Japanese scissors, made from the highest quality steel and handcrafted by skilled artisans in Japan, Konayuki is the place for you. Experience the perfect combination of centuries-old tradition and cutting-edge technology that goes into each of our scissors.