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Allex

Gifu, Japan · Stationery

Allex stainless steel scissors, launched in 1974 in Gifu: blades and handles cut from a single sheet of steel, for rare strength and longevity.

Each handle is lined with a rubber ring for long cutting sessions without fatigue. Good Design Award. A silhouette unchanged for decades, a symbol of quality in Japanese offices.

Allex stainless steel scissors with black, red and yellow rings

Origin

Gifu, Japan

Category

Stationery

Key fact

Since 1974

Distribution

Europe

The brand

Allex in detail

Allex S-165 scissors with black, red and yellow rings

The collection

Made with durability in mind, the handles and blades are cut from a single sheet of stainless steel. This one-piece construction guarantees unrivalled strength and longevity, setting them apart in the world of desk accessories.

Models S-135 and S-165, with black, red or yellow rings, and slim versions 100 and 120.

Allex scissors resting on a catch-all tray

The Good Design Award scissors

These scissors are not just sturdy: the design extends to the user's experience. Each handle is lined with a rubber ring, a subtle but significant addition that promises maximum comfort, even during extended periods of cutting.

A harmonious blend of form and function, for professional or personal use: a staple on any desk, reflecting Japanese craftsmanship that is both practical and pleasing to the senses.

Allex scissors on a stone worktop

The Allex story

Launched in 1974, Allex stainless steel scissors quickly became a design icon, winning the prestigious Good Design Award for their ergonomic shape and the build quality of their blades.

Decades have passed, but the classic silhouette has remained unchanged: an enduring symbol of quality in offices all over Japan, a piece of design history as relevant and reliable today as when it was created.

In pictures

Allex S-135 scissors, black rings
Allex S-135 scissors, red rings
Allex S-135 scissors, yellow rings
Allex scissors on a desk

Texts and photos taken from the brand page of the old robinson.agency site.

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