The Best Hien Scissors
Hien is a Japanese scissor brand by Dowa International Co., Ltd., headquartered at 8-3-6 Kashima, Adachi-ku, Tokyo. The brand uses a direct e-commerce sales model and covers cutting and thinning models. Pricing is available from Dowa International directly.
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What are the best Hien scissors?
The GTX-S is Hien's main cutting shear, around US$350. The GH21 Thinning is the matching thinning model, around US$300.
Dowa International Co., Ltd. produces the Hien line alongside its other scissor brands. Hien is sold direct from the manufacturer’s e-commerce channel. The GTX-S is a cutting shear and the GH21 is a thinning shear; the left-hand version of the GTX-S is also separately catalogued.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Hien GTX-S Cutting Scissors Hien | Pick 2 Hien GH21 Thinning Scissors Hien |
|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$300Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | Cobalt Alloy | Cobalt Alloy |
| Made in | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Hamaguri convex edge | Thinning |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product |
2 Hien picks from US$300 to US$350 by Dowa International
- 1Hien
Hien GTX-S Cutting Scissors
- Cobalt Alloy
- Offset handle
- Hamaguri convex edge blade
Available through the Hien retailer network.
View Hien GTX-S Cutting Scissors - 2Hien
Hien GH21 Thinning Scissors
- Cobalt Alloy
- Offset handle
- Thinning blade
Available through the Hien retailer network.
View Hien GH21 Thinning Scissors
The Hien range
Hien is a Japanese scissor brand by Dowa International Co., Ltd., headquartered at 8-3-6 Kashima, Adachi-ku, Tokyo. The brand uses a direct e-commerce sales model and covers cutting and thinning models. Pricing is available from Dowa International directly.
Dowa International Co., Ltd. produces the Hien line alongside its other scissor brands. Hien is sold direct from the manufacturer’s e-commerce channel. The GTX-S is a cutting shear and the GH21 is a thinning shear; the left-hand version of the GTX-S is also separately catalogued.
How we chose
The GTX-S is Hien’s main cutting shear, around US$350. The GH21 Thinning is the matching thinning model, around US$300. Dowa International Co., Ltd. produces the Hien line alongside its other scissor brands. Hien is sold direct from the manufacturer’s e-commerce channel. The GTX-S is a cutting shear and the GH21 is a thinning shear; the left-hand version of the GTX-S is also separately catalogued. 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 timeWho makes Hien scissors?
Hien scissors are made by Dowa International Co., Ltd., headquartered at 8-3-6 Kashima, Adachi-ku, Tokyo.
Where can I buy Hien scissors?
Hien scissors are sold direct by Dowa International through their e-commerce channel.
Is there a left-handed Hien GTX-S?
Yes. A left-hand version of the GTX-S cutting shear is catalogued separately from the standard model.