Etaro
Hikari Products, Inc.
Who it suits
Etaro is a USA-based scissor line by Hikari Products launched in 2011, offering convex-edge shears finished in Gardena, California from Japanese steel.
Price position
$249–450 · tier 3 of 5
Profile completeness
7/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 9 catalogued
- Product types
- 3 documented
E for Edmund Tsuji of Hikari USA, Taro for Fukutaro Takahashi of Hikari Japan: the Etaro shear line, launched in 2011, is named for both companies’ founders and puts Hikari’s convex edge at a lower price point than the main Hikari line. Certified craftsmen reshape, sharpen, and polish each pair in Gardena, California; the 9 models run $249 to $450 at guide prices, 5.0 to 7.0 inches.
Brand Background
Etaro is a scissor line launched in 2011 by Hikari Products USA, Inc. (HPI), the American division of Hikari Corporation. The line brings Hikari’s convex blade technology to a lower price tier than the main Hikari range.
Name Origin
The name Etaro comes from the founders of Hikari USA and Hikari Japan. The “E” represents Edmund Tsuji, who apprenticed under Fukutaro Takahashi at Hikari Japan. “Taro” comes from Fukutaro’s name. According to Hikari USA, Edmund Tsuji is the only American to have trained under Takahashi’s direct instruction.
Manufacturing Process
At Hikari’s facility in Gardena, California, Hikari certified craftsmen reshape and sharpen the blades to create Hikari’s convex edge profile. The blades are balanced and polished in the United States before shipping.
Product Range and Pricing
Etaro’s lineup covers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left handed models. The brand’s specialties include sculpting, shaping, finishing, texturizing, angle cutting, and both line and no line demarcation cuts. Retail pricing for Etaro shears starts around $269, which places the brand well below premium Japanese lines while still offering a hand finished convex edge.
Sources
- Hikari Products USA official website: hikariscissors.com
- Hikari corporate product information
See Also
Where to Buy
Etaro at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- USA
- Catalogue
- 9 models listed
- Established
- 2011
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Etaro works in:
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Etaro
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying Etaro.
- Stay SHARP Online store — USA · ships to USA, Worldwide (free US shipping over $199)
Products
How Etaro compares
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Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeWho makes Etaro scissors?
Etaro is a USA-based shear line from Hikari Products, Inc., launched in 2011 and finished in Gardena, California. The blades carry Hikari’s convex edge profile and use Japanese steel.
How much do Etaro scissors cost?
The Lightweight line marks Etaro’s entry point and the Glide slide-cutting model the top, with the 9 models spanning $249 to $450 at guide prices depending on model and blade length.
Are Etaro scissors available for left-handed stylists?
Yes. Alongside its right-handed range, Etaro makes dedicated left-handed cutting scissors built with the same convex edge.
What types of scissors does Etaro make?
The Etaro line spans cutting scissors, thinning and texturizing scissors, and left-handed models, with several blade lengths across the cutting line.
What is Etaro best known for?
Etaro’s convex-edged shears are favoured for sculpting, shaping, finishing, and texturizing work, including clean angle cutting.
What blade lengths does Etaro offer?
Etaro models span 5.0 inch to 7.0 inch. The Lightweight line covers 5.0 to 6.0 inch, the Crane line 5.75 to 7.0 inch, and the Texturizer sits at 5.75 inch.
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