KING CRAFT
Hasamiya Hayashi
Who it suits
KING CRAFT is a Japanese scissor brand by Hasamiya Hayashi. Greek mythology-themed models in cobalt and powder metal alloy steels.
Price position
$750 · tier 4 of 5
Profile completeness
7/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 3 catalogued
- Product types
- 2 documented
- Materials
- 2 documented
- Sources
- 1 cited
KING CRAFT is a professional scissor brand operated by Hasamiya Hayashi, the Kanazawa, Ishikawa specialty business run by Hayashi Toshimasa, a man who sharpens scissors professionally. Models take Greek mythology names (Pandora, Eos, Prometheus, the Clio thinner) and use cobalt special alloy or powder metal alloy steels. The three models all list at a $750 guide price, in 5.5 to 6.8 inch lengths.
Overview
KING CRAFT is a Japanese professional scissor brand operated by Hasamiya Hayashi (ハサミ屋はやし), a scissors specialty business run by Hayashi Toshimasa (林 敏正), a professional scissors sharpener. The company is based at 4-8-27 Shinkanda, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 921-8013, Japan, and operates on weekdays from 8:00 to 16:00 (phone: 076-259-0831).
The KING CRAFT line uses cobalt special alloy and powder metal alloy steels. The brand’s models follow a Greek mythology naming convention.
Product Range
Cutting scissors: Pandora (flagship, nano powder metal steel), Eos (cobalt special alloy), Prometheus (convex edge with powder metal alloy, 7.0”), Helios (semi-offset), Leda (3D ergonomic blunt tip), and Gaia (super alloy flat blade).
Thinning scissors: Clio (available in 10%, 20%, and 30% removal rates, three-dimensional handle).
Distribution
KING CRAFT scissors are sold directly through the Hasamiya Hayashi online store (hasamiya884.jp).
See Also
Buying context
KING CRAFT is a professional scissor brand available in the US through specialist retailers. For current model specifications, pricing, and availability, consult the retailer carrying KING CRAFT in your market.
Where to Buy
KING CRAFT at a glance
- Budget
- Premium $400–800
- Makes
- Cutting scissors, Thinning scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 3 models listed
Product Types
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Retailers stocking KING CRAFT
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying KING CRAFT.
- Scissors shop Hayashi Online store — Japan
Products
How KING CRAFT compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Sources
- 🇯🇵 Hasamiya884 — Sharpener Blog (specialist blog)
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs KING CRAFT a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. KING CRAFT is operated by Hasamiya Hayashi, a scissors specialist in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, and its shears are made in Japan.
What is KING CRAFT known for?
Its models are named after figures from Greek mythology, with cutting shears such as Eos and Prometheus alongside the Clio thinning shear.
How much do KING CRAFT scissors cost?
All three KING CRAFT models carry a $750 guide price; the Hasamiya Hayashi store at hasamiya884.jp has current pricing.
What steel do KING CRAFT scissors use?
Depending on the model, blades are forged from cobalt special alloy or a powder metal alloy.
Where can I buy KING CRAFT scissors?
They are sold directly through the Hasamiya Hayashi online store at hasamiya884.jp.
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