EARL

The patented CONBLADE combines an extremely hollow (concave) ground cutting edge with an extremely convex blade. This design ensures:

• Lowest possible cutting angle with razor-sharp cutting edge
• 3 times longer cutting life compared to conventional shears
• 40-50% reduction in sliding resistance thanks to optimized geometry
• Präzisionsschnitte <0,1mm mit minimaler Abweichung
• 1.5 million cutting cycles proven service life

TONDEO the only scissors manufacturer worldwide that mills both scissor blades entirely from a single piece of steel:

• No weld seams = no structural weak points
• Consistent steel quality across the entire scissors
• Gentle process without repeated heating/cooling
• 25% less waste thanks to precise manufacturing
• Optimal coordination of the scissor basins with each other

1,540,000 closing movements per year (700 movements × 10 haircuts × 220 working days). With this enormous strain, ergonomics are crucial for health.

Niolox steel (patented)

The steel: Developed in Germany, with alloying elements niobium and vanadium and increased chromium content. Hardness HRC 60-62 with 50-60 J/cm².

Your advantage: Outstanding sharpness and exceptional cutting performance – you need to resharpen less often. 100% nickel-free and skin-friendly, ideal for allergies and sensitive skin.

Scissor models: GERA, STILIST, SCIMITARA

Damascus steel

The steel: Made entirely from genuine Damascus steel – from the tip to the handle, no imitation. Vanadium-molybdenum alloy with 100 layers using the HIP process (1000 bar/1000°C). TONDEO the only supplier worldwide of complete Damast without welded seams.

Your advantage: razor-sharp precision thanks to the microstructure of the layers, exceptional durability, and a distinctive look—a tool that will last you a lifetime.

Scissor models: THOR, MYTHOS DAMAST, SENSATION

vanadium steel

The steel: Made from high-quality vanadium steel alloy with targeted additions of vanadium and molybdenum. Solingen rolling process for the finest steel structure, hardness HRC 57-58.

Your advantage: Reliable Cutting Performance every cut, robust durability, and excellent value for money—the perfect introduction to professional TONDEO.

Scissor models: MYTHOS, EARL, ORGAENIC, SUPRA

All our steels are 100% nickel-free (according to REACH testing) and skin-friendly!

• Legally protected quality seal with minimum requirements
• 700 years of Solingen blade expertise passed down from generation to generation
• All manufacturing steps at the Solingen site
• Master craftsmanship instead of mass production
• 125 work steps with 70% manual labor
• 4 complete quality checks during production

• Präzisionsschnitte <0,1mm mit minimaler Abweichung
• Selective contact with the cutting surfaces increases sharpness
• Consistent sharpness across the entire blade length
• 32-fold nettle cut without blade tilting (corresponds to 50 mm braid thickness)
• 20-25% more even force distribution across the blade

• CNC monoblock manufacturing: milled instead of forged, made from a single piece, without weld seams
• CONBLADE technology: for fatigue-free working
• High-quality steel alloys: specifically selected and tested for maximum Cutting Performance
• Full Damast tip to handle: not welded, no pure surface decoration
• Up to 80% less effort required: only 10-30g closing force instead of the industry standard 50-100g

The BESS value(Brubaker Edge Sharpness Scale) is a standardized measurement for quantitatively determining cutting edge sharpness. The measurement is based on the principle of cutting tests under defined loads: a calibrated test medium is exposed to the cutting edge while the force required in grams (g) to completely cut through the test material is measured. The scale is inversely proportional to sharpness: a lower BESS value indicates greater cutting edge sharpness, as less force is required for the cutting process. By using a standardized, certified test medium under controlled conditions, the BESS method ensures reproducible and comparable measurement results across different blades and manufacturers. For comparison: an ultra-sharp razor blade has a BESS value of approx. 50, while high-quality cutlery has a value of around 300.

The BORG CR-10 scale for tool ergonomics Studies on fabric scissors showed a reduction in perceived effort from traditional designs (higher BORG values) to ergonomic designs through principles such as "bend the tool, not the wrist." Calibration studies with hand dynamometers confirm the correlation between objective force measurements and subjective BORG ratings. It is assessed whether the hand, elbow, or shoulder must be twisted or whether work can be performed in a natural hand position. Feather-light tools have a BORG value of 1, high-quality precision tools have a value of 2-4, and tools that cause fatigue or are even harmful to health are rated 7-10.