ATS-314 Steel in Salon Scissors
Read the model’s blade and fit alongside this alloy name.
Start with the complete scissor
ATS-314 is a named alloy used on selected professional scissors. When you see it on a listing, also check the blade profile, cutting edge, handle, length and hand. Those details tell you whether the finished pair suits your technique.
You can compare models in the Yasaka and Kamisori ranges. The exact grade can vary across a brand, so use the product page for the pair you are considering.
Questions worth asking
- Is this a cutter, thinner or set?
- Which lengths can you select?
- Does the edge style suit your daily cuts?
- Can your usual technician service that edge?
A professional grade is useful only when the whole pair fits your working day. Keep it clean and protected like any other shear, and arrange service when the cut starts to pull. Browse the steel library for other names.