Keiun Alto YS Cutting Scissors

Description

The Keiun Alto YS is the cutting counterpart to the Alto line — a stainless Damascus blade forged over a cobalt-alloy core, hand-made in Sanjo, Japan, with the wavy Damascus pattern running through the steel itself. The convex edge suits precise, detailed cutting, and Keiun rate the build for strong abrasion resistance, which is what keeps that edge crisp across a busy week. It runs an unusually wide size range for a Damascus pair, from 5.5 up to a long 7.0 inches, so it covers close work through to blade-over-comb sectioning. It is rated for wet and dry use, making it a flexible everyday cutter that happens to look exceptional.

Features

• Stainless Damascus steel over a cobalt alloy core
• Longer blade options up to 7.0 inches
• Strong abrasion resistance
• Wet and dry use
• Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan
• Damascus pattern finish
• Sizes: 5.5”, 6.0”, 6.5”, 7.0”

Professional Opinion

“The size range is the standout — being able to take this up to 7.0 inches makes it genuinely useful for longer over-comb work, where most Damascus pairs top out shorter. The cobalt-cored blade and stated abrasion resistance mean the convex edge stays sharp through daily club and slice cutting. Honest limitation: it is a premium piece, and a forged Damascus edge wants proper convex sharpening and a dry, oiled pivot to stay at its best. Look after it and you have a head-turning everyday cutter that earns its place; neglect it and you are wasting good steel.”