Hineta
Alps Co.,Ltd
Who it suits
Hineta is a Japanese scissor brand from Tokyo, operated by Alps Co., known for thick, durable blades and function-over-appearance design.
Price position
$350–500 · tier 3 of 5
Profile completeness
7/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 4 catalogued
- Product types
- 3 documented
No decoration, no colored models, no bearings in the tension system: Japanese maker Hineta builds plain, deliberately thick-bladed scissors that, by its own account, hold an edge longer and resist wear through multiple sharpenings. The brand was founded in 1985 under parent Alps Co., Ltd. in Fuchu City, Tokyo, where repair work is handled in-house. Four catalogued models run 5.5 to 7.0 inches and $350 to $500 at guide prices.
Overview
Hineta is a Japanese scissor brand based in Fuchu City, Tokyo. The brand operates under its parent company Alps Co., Ltd. Hineta markets itself as a small operation that keeps overhead low and avoids large scale advertising, which it says allows for competitive pricing.
Product Range
Hineta offers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left handed scissors. Their specialties span blunt cutting, slide cutting, stroke cutting, volume control (15 to 25%), texture control, and base cutting. According to the brand, the “Revitec Hineta 21” trademark line uses a soft steel material and expands handle shapes, blade designs, and lengths compared to their earlier products. They also offer thinning shears with specially shaped teeth for texture adjustment and Damascus layered steel models.
Design Philosophy
According to Hineta, their design priorities center on functionality over appearance. They do not produce decorated or colored scissors. The brand states that their blades are intentionally thick and heavy so they resist wear through multiple sharpenings and hold their edge longer. Hineta also claims they do not use bearings in their tension systems, arguing that blade fit precision matters more than bearing mechanisms for smooth operation.
On thinning shears, Hineta states that they calibrate the thinning rate to match the actual amount of hair removed. The goal, per the brand, is to balance effective thinning with clean results that leave no visible cut lines.
Distribution
Hineta sells through its official site at alps-hineta.co.jp and through the Kittemi online marketplace. The brand sits in a mid range price tier. According to Hineta, their parent company Alps Co., Ltd. is the only manufacturer that handles authentic Hineta sharpening and repair services.
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Where to Buy
Hineta at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 4 models listed
- Established
- 1985
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Hineta works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Hineta
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying Hineta.
- Kittemi Online store — Japan
Products
How Hineta 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 Hineta a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Hineta is a Japanese brand founded in 1985 and made in Japan by Alps Co., Ltd. in Fuchu City, Tokyo, where the company also handles sharpening and repair in-house.
What types of scissors does Hineta make?
Hineta makes cutting scissors and thinning scissors, including left-handed models. The range covers signature lines like the Revitec 21 and a Damascus-steel model.
What is Hineta known for?
Hineta is known for thick, durable blades and a function-over-appearance design, with shears suited to blunt cutting, slide cutting, stroke cutting, and volume and texture control.
Does Hineta make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Hineta builds left-handed models too; they join the standard right-handed cutters and thinners in the range.
How much do Hineta scissors cost?
Upper mid-range money is the short answer. Hineta’s four catalogued models carry guide prices from $350 to $500, typical ground for professional Japanese-made shears.
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