alpha
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Budget Luxury
Alpha is a Japanese scissor brand founded in 2006 in Tokyo, offering cutting and thinning shears with in-person showroom trials across Japan.
OverviewAlpha 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 its own in-house brand of scissors for hairstylists and barbers.The brand’s listed specialties include volume control, slide cutting, stroke cutting, blunt...
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 its own in-house brand of scissors for hairstylists and barbers.
The brand’s listed 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.
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Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Products
Products for this brand will be added soon.
In the meantime, you can visit the official website to explore their product range.
How alpha Compares
| Brand | alpha | YK Japan Shears | S2 | Axis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | — | Cobalt V10 |
| Handles | — | — | — | 3D Offset, Even |
| Specialties | Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture control | — | Blunt cut, Undercut, Rough cut, Dry cutting, Wet cutting, Slide cut, Chop cut, Volume control, Men's undercut | Direct-to-stylist pricing, Cobalt alloy shears, Bearing pivot systems |
Frequently Asked Questions
alpha scissors are manufactured in Japan. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
alpha scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with Alu-Coba, Axis, BMC. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
alpha specializes in Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture control.
