Founded in Hangzhou in 1628, Zhang Xiaoquan gained imperial fame after Qing Emperor Qianlong purchased and praised its scissors in 1781, making them the official “Scissors of the Palace”.
The brand’s exceptional quality brought home international accolades, including the Grand Prize at the 1915 Panama Exposition. Today, this China Time-Honoured Brand carries forward its 300-year legacy.
Its forging technique, recognised as National Intangible Cultural Heritage, still relies on high-quality steel forged and ground with local mineral-rich mud bricks.
