Best Hairdressing Scissors Under $1,000 in Australia — ATS-314 and Matched Sets
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Best Hairdressing Scissors Under $1,000 in Australia — ATS-314 and Matched Sets
Written by Matt Grumley, Australian scissorsmith, Lake Wendouree, Victoria. Behind the chair since 1990.
Under $1,000 is the bracket where you choose between Japanese Cobalt Alloy and Hitachi ATS-314, up to our forged ATS-314. It is the price band for anyone who wants harder steel, which goes longer between sharpens, in a scissor built to be resharpened for its working life.
What changes above $500
- Hitachi ATS-314 becomes available, measured at 58–60 HRC, and forged ATS-314 at 60–62 HRC
- Published hardness rises from 58 HRC to as high as 60–62 HRC
- A harder edge is also more brittle if dropped
- Premium texturisers and matched bundles available
Top 5 picks $500-$1,000
1. Diamond Professional Hairdressing Scissors — The Ultimate Range
An all-round cutting scissor in Hitachi ATS-314, measured at 58–60 HRC, with a convex edge, in 5.7″ and 6.2″.
2. Prodigy Professional Hairdressing Scissors — The Ultimate Range
Matt’s high-end pick. Forged ATS-314 at 60–62 HRC, the hardest steel we make, for precision cutting where edge life matters most, in 5.7″, 6.2″, 6.7″ and 7.0″.
3. Elite Professional Hairdressing Scissors — The Ultimate Range
A 5.5″ precision scissor in Hitachi ATS-314, measured at 58–60 HRC.
4. Jada Scissor + Thinner Bundle — The Premium Professional Range matched pair
Jada cutter + matched Jada thinner. Same Japanese Cobalt Alloy, same handle geometry. $600, which saves $200 on buying the two separately.
5. Diamond Cutter + Thinner Bundle — The Ultimate Range matched pair
Diamond cutter, in 5.7″ or 6.2″, + matched Diamond texturiser. The scissor is Hitachi ATS-314 at 58–60 HRC; the texturiser is Japanese Cobalt Alloy at 58 HRC.
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FAQ
Is a $1,000 scissor really worth it?
Only if harder steel suits how much you cut. Harder steel goes longer between sharpens; it does not cut better on day one, and it is less forgiving if dropped. The five-year cost of owning a scissor is worked through, with every assumption written out, on why our scissors cost what they do.
Which is the best ShearGenius scissor under $1,000?
Matt’s high-end pick is the Prodigy: forged ATS-314 at 60–62 HRC, in 5.7″, 6.2″, 6.7″ and 7.0″. If you want ATS-314 at a lower price, the Diamond and the Apex are measured at 58–60 HRC.
Should I buy a bundle or individual scissors?
At everyday prices our bundles save $150–$300 and give you a matched cutter + thinner that feel like one tool. Most professional kits eventually need both, so bundling at purchase saves money and gives you a unified feel from day one.
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