The Best Hasami House Scissors
Hasami House is a Japanese scissor retail brand based in Tokyo, operated by Dowa International Ltd. The catalogue spans cutting, thinning, and blending models in cobalt and standard steel construction, covering nearly every salon cutting technique. Pricing is available through Hasami House directly.
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What are the best Hasami House scissors?
The Cobalt VS is the main cutting model in cobalt steel. The GZA-70 is an extended-length option. The C40S rounds out the cutting range. Thinning and blending models complete the wider catalogue.
Dowa International Ltd. operates Hasami House as a Tokyo retail brand. The Cobalt VS name reflects the cobalt steel alloy used in that product line. The broader catalogue includes the J60 thinning and Jewel thinning models alongside the core cutting range.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Hasami House Cobalt VS Cutting Scissors Hasami House | Pick 2 Hasami House GZA 7.0 Cutting Scissors Hasami House | Pick 3 Hasami House C40S Cutting Scissors Hasami House |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | Not listed | 7.0 | Not listed |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
3 Hasami House picks made in Japan
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Hasami House Cobalt VS Cutting Scissors
- Cobalt
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
The Hasami House Cobalt VS is the premium cutting model in the Hasami House range, stepping up from the standard 440C line to a cobalt steel alloy. Cobalt additions increase the hardness ceiling available at the cutting edge and improve wear resistance under sustained professional use.
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Hasami House GZA 7.0 Cutting Scissors
- 440C
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Available through the Hasami House retailer network.
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Hasami House C40S Cutting Scissors
- 440C
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
The Hasami House C40S is built from 440C stainless steel, a high-carbon Japanese alloy widely used in professional cutting shears for its balance of edge retention and corrosion resistance. Hasami House operates under Dowa International in Tokyo, with production and finishing based in Japan.
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The Hasami House range
Hasami House is a Japanese scissor retail brand based in Tokyo, operated by Dowa International Ltd. The catalogue spans cutting, thinning, and blending models in cobalt and standard steel construction, covering nearly every salon cutting technique. Pricing is available through Hasami House directly.
Dowa International Ltd. operates Hasami House as a Tokyo retail brand. The Cobalt VS name reflects the cobalt steel alloy used in that product line. The broader catalogue includes the J60 thinning and Jewel thinning models alongside the core cutting range.
How we chose
The Cobalt VS is the main cutting model in cobalt steel. The GZA-70 is an extended-length option. The C40S rounds out the cutting range. Thinning and blending models complete the wider catalogue. Dowa International Ltd. operates Hasami House as a Tokyo retail brand. The Cobalt VS name reflects the cobalt steel alloy used in that product line. The broader catalogue includes the J60 thinning and Jewel thinning models alongside the core cutting range. Guide prices are at time of writing; confirm current figures and availability directly with the brand or its authorised retailers. Sets and left-handed models where listed separately are not included here.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 answers you can open one at a timeWhere are Hasami House scissors made?
Hasami House scissors are made in Japan. The brand is operated by Dowa International Ltd., based in Tokyo.
What steel do Hasami House scissors use?
Hasami House offers models in cobalt steel (the Cobalt VS line) and standard stainless steel across the wider range.
What is the Hasami House Cobalt VS?
The Cobalt VS is the main cutting model in the Hasami House range, stepping up from the standard 440C line to a cobalt steel alloy.