Allex Scissors

Allex Scissors – Japanese Stainless Steel Scissors with Award-Winning Design

Single-Sheet Steel with Balanced Control

Made in Japan from a single sheet of stainless steel, Allex Scissors are engineered for consistent sharpness, clean cuts, and long-term durability. The rubber-lined handles soften the grip and improve control, making them comfortable for extended, everyday use.

Recognized Design with Proven Longevity

Produced continuously since 1975, Allex Scissors have earned the Good Design Award for their restrained form and dependable performance. Widely used in studios, offices, and homes, they remain a reliable tool defined by precision and simplicity.

• Single-sheet stainless steel construction – Both blades are cut from one continuous piece of steel rather than welded or assembled from separate parts, which eliminates the alignment drift that causes scissors to tear rather than cut over time.
• Japanese stainless steel alloy – The steel grade holds an edge longer than standard scissors and resists the corrosion that develops on blades exposed to humidity, tape adhesive, or repeated cleaning.
• Rubber-lined handles – A thin rubber lining inside the finger loops absorbs the pressure of repeated cuts without adding bulk to the handle, reducing hand fatigue during extended use at a desk or in a studio.
• Continuous production since 1975 – The design has not been revised in 50 years because the geometry — blade angle, handle size, pivot tension — has required no correction. What exists now is the result of that long production record, not a recent redesign.
• Good Design Award recognition – Japan's Good Design Award evaluates function and form together. For a tool as utilitarian as scissors, the distinction reflects engineering restraint rather than aesthetic novelty.
• Compact, balanced proportions – The blade-to-handle ratio keeps the cutting point close to the hand, giving precise control for detail work — wrapping, clipping, trimming — without the leverage gap of longer scissors.

• 100% stainless steel
• 6 1/2" L

Shipping

Standard Shipping – 3 to 4 business days

• Orders $1.00–$60.00 → $6.95
• Orders $60.01–$99.99 → $10.95
• Orders $100.00–$149.99 → $12.95
• Orders $150.00 and up → Complimentary

Returns

Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in original condition.

Return Shipping

Complimentary return shipping is available on orders over $150 when store credit is selected as the refund method. If a different refund method is chosen, standard return shipping fees apply.