Cut from a single sheet of stainless steel — no welded pivot joint to loosen over time. Made in Japan by Allex, in continuous production since 1975.
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Cut from a single sheet of stainless steel — no welded pivot joint to loosen over time. Made in Japan by Allex, in continuous production since 1975.
The Allex Scissors are formed from one continuous piece of metal. The single-sheet construction keeps the blades aligned through the full cutting stroke without adjustment. The scissors cut paper, packaging, and fine materials without dragging or skipping at the blade tip. Rubber-lined handles reduce fatigue across extended use.
Unchanged since 1975
Blade geometry and handle angle have stayed the same for five decades because the original construction didn't require revision. Each pair is still produced in Japan to the original tolerances.
- 100% stainless steel
- 6 1/2" L
- 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.
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Returns
Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in original packaging.
A complimentary return label is provided when store credit is selected as the refund method. All other refund methods are subject to standard return shipping fees.
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