How Excellent Edges Hairdressing Scissors Are Made: Hand Finished in Melbourne

Our approach to making scissors is what makes Excellent Edges truly unique.

It all begins with the steel. We source our steel directly from renowned Japanese steel manufacturers, ensuring every pair of scissors starts with the highest quality materials.

The initial forging and precision manufacturing is carried out by trusted partners in Japan, Korea, and China, depending on the specific range of scissors being produced. Each manufacturing partner has been carefully selected for their expertise in producing world-class scissor blanks.

But this is where the real magic happens.

When every pair of scissors arrives at our workshop in Melbourne, Australia, they're far from finished. This is where our skilled team of bladesmiths takes over.

Every pair is meticulously hand finished, refined, and tested to meet the exacting Excellent Edges standard. This level of craftsmanship simply cannot be achieved by mass production alone.

What does hand finishing involve?

Tip & Profile Adjustment

Our bladesmiths carefully inspect the blade alignment, ensuring the tips meet perfectly. Any protruding or sharp edges are corrected to create a flawless finish.

Set Curve

The curve of each blade is individually adjusted to ensure consistent cutting performance, smooth operation, and the precise feel professionals expect.

Bedding Face

The inside faces of the blades are hand sharpened and refined. This critical process not only improves cutting performance but also creates the beautifully soft, smooth action that Excellent Edges scissors are known for.

Buffing & Polishing

This is where the final correction of the blade and edge geometry takes place. It is an incredibly technical process that requires years of experience to master. It's a level of craftsmanship that simply cannot be replicated by machines.

Assembly & Testing

Finally, each pair of scissors is carefully assembled, tensioned, and thoroughly tested. A final quality inspection is completed before the scissors are presented in their premium Paulownia wood box.

Every pair of Excellent Edges scissors has been individually crafted, refined, and tested by hand in Melbourne.

That's the difference you can feel every time you cut.