Bi Design
Passion / DOWA International
Who it suits
Bi Design is a Japanese professional hair shears brand made by Passion/DOWA International, sold exclusively through Sciss O Hans in the UK.
Price position
$0 · tier 3 of 5
Profile completeness
5/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 3 catalogued
- Product types
- 1 documented
- Materials
- 2 documented
Sciss O Hans, the shop behind hairdressingsalonscissors.co.uk and established in 1990, is the single UK retailer carrying Bi Design hair shears. The shears come from Passion, a division of DOWA International, and are made in Japan in 440C or cobalt steel across the GT, HD, and GW series, with click-stop tension screws, a case, and adjuster tools in the box. Pricing starts around 145 GBP plus VAT.
Overview
Bi Design is a Japanese professional hair shears brand manufactured by Passion, a division of DOWA International. The brand is sold exclusively through Sciss O Hans (hairdressingsalonscissors.co.uk), a UK-based retailer established in 1990 and operated by Wayne.
Product Range
Bi Design offers several product lines: the GT series, HD series, and GW series. Shears are manufactured using either 440C Japanese steel or cobalt steel. Features include click-stop tension screws and fixed finger rests.
Pricing starts at approximately 145 GBP plus VAT. Each pair comes with a leatherette case, tension adjuster tool, and size adjuster rings.
Distribution
Bi Design shears are available only through Sciss O Hans in the United Kingdom. No other retail channels or direct manufacturer sales have been identified. The brand does not appear to be available in the U.S. market.
Sources
Product range
Three Bi Design cutting models are catalogued: the GW, the HD, and the GT. All three are cutting shears; pricing is being researched. The three-model naming pattern without a visible size or tier indicator suggests the models differ in steel specification or blade geometry rather than length alone. For current prices and specifications, the authoritative source is the retailer carrying Bi Design for the relevant market. ScissorPedia will update this entry as pricing data becomes available.
Buying context
Bi Design is a Japanese professional scissor brand. Japan-made scissors at the mid-range tier typically use AUS-8, ATS-314, or 440C steel with convex or semi-convex edges, and Bi Design falls within the same professional category as other established Japanese manufacturers in the catalogue. For technical comparisons, the Japanese scissor brands roundup provides context on where Japanese mid-range brands sit relative to each other.
See Also
Bi Design at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 3 models listed
Product Types
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Products
How Bi Design 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 Bi Design a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Bi Design is a line of Passion scissors made by DOWA International, a Japanese manufacturer based in Tokyo, so the shears are made in Japan.
When did Bi Design start?
DOWA International has produced shears under the Passion brand since 1980, and Bi Design is part of that family of cutting scissors.
What steel do Bi Design scissors use?
Bi Design models are cut from either 440C Japanese steel or a cobalt steel, depending on the line you choose.
How much do Bi Design scissors cost?
Bi Design pricing starts at approximately 145 GBP plus VAT through Sciss O Hans, mid-range territory for professional Japanese cutting shears.
Where can I buy Bi Design scissors?
Bi Design shears are stocked by Sciss O Hans in the UK, where the range covers the GT, HD, and GW series.
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