DOWA
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DOWA is a Japanese scissors brand with offices in London and Tokyo, producing professional shears since 1980 and serving as UK importer for YS Park tools.
OverviewDOWA is a Japanese origin scissor brand operated by Dowa International Ltd. The company has offices in both London and Tokyo. According to Dowa, the company has been producing scissors since 1980 under the PASSION brand name. They are also the official UK importer for YS Park Pro Tools.Product RangeDOWA...
Overview
DOWA is a Japanese origin scissor brand operated by Dowa International Ltd. The company has offices in both London and Tokyo. According to Dowa, the company has been producing scissors since 1980 under the PASSION brand name. They are also the official UK importer for YS Park Pro Tools.
Product Range
DOWA offers cutting scissors and thinning scissors. Their specialties include blunt cutting, volume control, texture control, and combined cut and thinning. The brand sits in a mid range price tier (price range 3). According to Dowa International, their scissors blend traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern design elements.
Sharpening Service
Dowa International states that it operates a sharpening service from its London office, which it describes as one of the leading sharpening operations in Europe. The company reports long term customers from both the UK and international markets who use this service.
Trade Show Presence
According to Dowa, the company exhibits at major trade shows including Salon International in London and Cosmoprof in Bologna, Italy. For stylists attending these events, that provides an opportunity to handle the products in person before committing to a purchase.
Distribution
DOWA scissors are sold through two official channels: the HIEN online store and the Hasami House Rakuten storefront. Dowa International also operates its own website at dowa-international.com. The London office at Unit 8, Hanover West Industrial Estate handles UK and European distribution, while the Tokyo office serves the Japanese market.
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How DOWA Compares
| Brand | DOWA | Green Mouse | YK Japan Shears | U&U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Premium |
| Steel | — | — | — | Cobalt-Containing Steel |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control(10~65%), Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Sword cut, Convex cut, Delicate cut, V-wave thinning | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
DOWA scissors are manufactured in Japan. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
DOWA 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.
DOWA specializes in Blunt cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning.
