Ivy Ann Professional Shears is a high-end brand of Japanese scissors, made in and imported from Sanjo, Japan. Sanjo, Japan is famous globally for its excellence in metallurgy and blacksmithing. All of our products are made with genuine ATS-314 steel that is cold-forged on site from high-grade materials. Crafting reliable and durable hair cutting scissors takes time and meticulous attention to detail. Like any artisanal craft, that kind of integrity comes at a premium price which is directly reflected in the quality and performance of our scissors. So why should you choose Ivy Ann? There are many reasons we may believe we are the premier scissors brand; it could be that we're woman-owned, or that were cosmetologist-operated, maybe it's the authentic Japanese crafted tools, or just the incredible customer service we provide, maybe you just enjoy being part of our community, whatever reason it may be, its completely your decision to make, we'll just help you get there in any way we can.