KITA IDEA
About KITA IDEA
In brief
KITA IDEA is a Japanese professional scissor brand sold through Scissors shop Hayashi. Part of the Hayashi retailer cluster of domestic Japanese brands.
5.5–8.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
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Where to buy KITA IDEA
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The KITA IDEA range
4 models · 5.5–8.0 in
Cutting Scissors 3 models Price not documented
Thinning Scissors 1 model Price not documented
Pictured models
No reviewed model photography is available yet.
All 4 KITA IDEA model names
KITA IDEA outfits the whole salon. The Aichi company builds salon equipment, from signage and wagons to showcases and interior fittings, with its Japanese-made shear line inside that range. The K2 and KJ series are cut from a cobalt super-alloy steel, the SPG thinners from a powder high-speed steel, and the line sells through Scissors shop Hayashi.
About
KITA IDEA is the scissor line of 株式会社喜田アイディア (KITA IDEA Co.), an Aichi-based maker of equipment for beauty and barber salons: signage, wagons, showcases, interior fittings, and cutting tools. The company sells its shears through Scissors shop Hayashi (Hasamiya Hayashi), a Japanese specialty scissors retailer, alongside other domestic brands in the Hayashi network such as KING CRAFT and S.cosmo.
Product range and steel
The range includes the K2 and KJ series, the K-5500 through K-8000 line, and the SPG thinning series. The maker describes cobalt super-alloy steel for the K2 and KJ models, powder high-speed steel for the SPG series, and a Japanese-sword finishing tradition for the K-5500 through K-8000 models.
For current model specifications, steel descriptions, and availability, the authoritative source is the Scissors shop Hayashi storefront, which primarily serves the Japanese domestic market.
Sources
- KITA IDEA Co. company overview (kita-idea.co.jp)
- Scissors shop Hayashi (hasamiya884.jp) product listings
Buying context
KITA IDEA is a professional scissor brand available through specialist retailers. For current model specifications, pricing, and availability, consult the retailer carrying KITA IDEA in your market.
See Also
How KITA IDEA compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | KITA IDEAKITA IDEA | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AtaliAtali |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | Price not documented | US$514–1,207Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$70–100Price band Under US$100 · Budget |
| Steel | Cobalt super-alloy steel, Powder high-speed steel | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Japanese Stainless Steel |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Even |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 1 models | 1 models | — | 1 models |
| Specialties | — | Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture… | Base cut, Step cut, Volume control, Texture control | — |
| Founded | — | 2006 | 1946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs KITA IDEA a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. KITA IDEA is the scissor line of a Japanese maker based in Aichi Prefecture, with the shears themselves made in Japan.
Where can I buy KITA IDEA scissors?
KITA IDEA shears are sold through Scissors shop Hayashi, a Japanese specialty scissors retailer that handles the brand alongside other domestic lines.
What does KITA IDEA make besides scissors?
The company is a salon-equipment maker first, producing signage, wagons, showcases, and interior fittings for beauty and barber salons, with cutting tools as part of that range.
How much do KITA IDEA scissors cost?
Scissors Shop Hayashi (hasamiya884.jp) publishes current KITA IDEA models and prices.
What model families does KITA IDEA offer?
The lineup spans the K2 and KJ series, the K-5500 through K-8000 line, and the SPG thinning series, with the top models presented as carrying a Japanese-sword finishing tradition.
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