Alpha
Alpha Scissor Co., Ltd.
Who it suits
Alpha is a Japanese scissor brand founded in 2006 in Tokyo, offering cutting and thinning shears with in-person showroom trials across Japan.
Price position
$514–1207 · tier 3 of 5
Profile completeness
8/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 5 catalogued
- Product types
- 3 documented
- Materials
- 1 documented
In six Japanese cities, Alpha runs showrooms where stylists try its scissors in person; the Tokyo maker books an appointment before it sells a shear. Founded in January 2006 as Alpha Scissor Co., Ltd. in Musashino City, the company builds cutting, thinning, and left-handed models in SG2 powder-metallurgy steel and sells the full lineup at alpha-scissors.jp.
Overview
Alpha is a Japanese scissors brand established in January 2006. The company operates as Alpha Scissor Co., Ltd. and is headquartered in Musashino City, Tokyo. Alpha focuses on producing scissors for hairstylists and barbers.
The brand’s specialties include volume control, slide cutting, stroke cutting, blunt cutting, and texture control. Alpha positions itself as a hands-on company, offering in-person product trials at its showrooms by appointment.
Product Range
Alpha manufactures cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The brand sells directly to professionals and emphasizes a try-before-you-buy approach at its physical locations.
Distribution
Alpha maintains showrooms in several major Japanese cities. The Tokyo headquarters is located near Kichijoji Station. The brand also operates offices in Nagoya, Osaka, and Omiya. All locations are open on weekdays and require a reservation before visiting. Alpha sells its full lineup through its official website at alpha-scissors.jp.
Product range
Five Alpha models cover cutting and thinning: the BM Basic ($514), SG High-Grade ($771), OG High-Grade ($793), SGT Thinning ($864), and PR High-Grade ($1,207). This $514 to $1,207 guide-price span places the range in the upper-professional and high-end tiers, with the PR at the top.
The Japan manufacturing origin and high-grade positioning make Alpha a specialist choice for established professionals who want a premium domestic production standard.
See Also
Alpha at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 5 models listed
- Established
- 2006
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Alpha works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Products
How Alpha compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs Alpha a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Alpha is a Japan-based maker founded in January 2006 and based in Kichijoji, Musashino City, Tokyo, trading as Alpha Scissor Co., Ltd.
What does Alpha make?
The lineup covers cutting scissors and thinning shears, with left-handed models available. The brand is built around volume control, slide and stroke cutting, and texture work.
What steel does Alpha use?
Alpha builds its shears in SG2, a powder-metallurgy steel used across its high-grade, basic, and thinning model lines.
How much do Alpha scissors cost?
Most models fall in the mid-range band, in line with professional Japanese shears.
Where can I try or buy Alpha scissors?
Alpha sells its full lineup through its official site, and runs showrooms in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Omiya, and Fukuoka where you can try shears by appointment before buying.
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