Scissors are more than tools; they’re an extension of a craftsperson’s skill. At Kasho, how a scissor is made directly shapes how it performs. That belief is why we continue to use drop forging—a time-honoured process that brings strength, balance, and artistry together in every pair.
Drop forging heats a billet of steel and presses it into form with immense force. This compacts and refines the metal’s grain into a dense, uniform structure. The result is a blade that’s remarkably resilient and capable of holding its edge far longer than mass-produced alternatives.
Modern CNC machining excels at shaping and repetition, but it can’t replicate the internal strength that forging creates. A CNC-cut scissor may look refined, yet without that compressed grain structure it cannot offer the same durability or longevity. For Kasho, precision must be paired with endurance—and forging provides both.
Every pair of Kasho scissors embodies a legacy: the discipline of Japanese forging, the pursuit of balance, and the promise of lasting performance. For us, drop forging isn’t merely a manufacturing method—it’s a philosophy that keeps our tools worthy of the professionals who rely on them.
