Okamiya
有限会社岡宮刃物技研
About Okamiya
In brief
Okamiya is a Japanese scissor maker founded in 1958 in Osaka; it lists its Super Gold II models at HRC 64–64.5.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors 6.0–7.5 in
Profile updated Sep 2026
Price
US$974–1,948Price band US$800+ · LuxuryTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
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Catalog map
The Okamiya range
8 models · 6.0–7.5 in
Cutting Scissors 6 models US$974–1,948Price band US$800+ · Luxury
- Okamiya Lucky Sheep 3DII Cutting Scissors US$1,948
- Okamiya WP 3DⅡ M Cutting Scissors US$1,948
- Okamiya WP 3DⅡ PS Cutting Scissors US$1,948
3 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Thinning Scissors 2 models US$1,948Price band US$800+ · Luxury
- Okamiya WP 3DII CW Thinning Scissors US$1,948
- Okamiya WP 3DⅡ CWW Thinning Scissors US$1,948
Pictured models
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All 8 Okamiya model names
Research sits inside Okamiya’s registered name (Okamiya Blade Craftsmanship Research Co., Ltd.), and the Toyonaka, Osaka scissor maker, founded in 1958, works accordingly. A patented contactless ball-bearing pivot arrived in 1991, the patented 3DII screw update in 2018, and a wave-blade process it calls WavePower in 2020. Okamiya lists its Super Gold II 3DⅡ and KLⅡ lines at HRC 64–64.5. Its cutting and thinning shears sell direct through the company’s own online shop.
Overview
Okamiya is a Japanese scissor manufacturer founded in 1958 and based in Osaka Prefecture. The company operates under the formal name 有限会社岡宮刃物技研 (Okamiya Blade Craftsmanship Research Co., Ltd.). According to the brand, their focus has been on developing proprietary technologies related to blade hardness and pivot systems.
Okamiya has a long history of tool innovation. In its early years the company built equipment for scissor inspection, including a deflection gauge used to measure blade warping. In 1991, the brand released what it describes as Japan’s first patented scissors with contactless ball bearings. That bearing system was later updated with a patented 3DII screw design in 2018.
Product Range
Okamiya produces cutting scissors and thinning scissors. Their thinning models cover a range of cut rates, including 25% and 30 to 35% options. The brand lists its Super Gold II 3DⅡ and KLⅡ lines at HRC 64–64.5 after its proprietary heat treatment; it gives no equivalent HRC figure for the cobalt alloy AT series.
In 2020 the company introduced what it calls “Super Dense Wave Blade WavePower” technology. This is a wave blade processing method that, according to Okamiya, further extends sharpness longevity beyond what high hardness alone can achieve.
Distribution
Okamiya sells through its own online shop and through an official product page at okamiyahamono.com. Its cataloged models sit in the luxury price band, from about US$974 to US$1,948. Okamiya’s headquarters and operations remain in Osaka, where the company has been based since its founding.
See Also
How Okamiya compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | OkamiyaOkamiya | AlphaAlpha | AuroAuro | bmacbmac |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$974–1,948Price band US$800+ · Luxury | US$514–1,207Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$424–499Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$390–3,200Price band US$800+ · Luxury |
| Steel | Super Gold II, Stainless cobalt alloy | SG2 | Cobalt Alloy | VG-10, Super Gold II |
| Edge type | — | — | Straight | — |
| Handles | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane | — |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | 2 models |
| Thinning | 2 models | 1 models | 2 models | 9 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Thinning(25%), Thinning | Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture… | Cobalt alloy builds, Multi-tooth thinning options, Handle… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Dry cut, Texturizing, Blending, Cre… |
| Founded | 1958 | 2006 | — | 2002 |
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeIs Okamiya a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Okamiya is a Japan-based maker founded in 1958 and based in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, operating as 有限会社岡宮刃物技研.
What is Okamiya known for?
Okamiya is known for its pivot engineering. In 1991 it introduced a patented contactless ball-bearing pivot, and it lists its Super Gold II 3DⅡ and KLⅡ lines at HRC 64 to 64.5.
What steel do Okamiya scissors use?
Okamiya’s high-hardness models use Super Gold II powder steel, which Okamiya lists at HRC 64 to 64.5. That maker label does not establish identity with Takefu SG2. Its AT-series models use a stainless cobalt alloy.
What types of scissors does Okamiya make?
Okamiya’s catalog covers cutting and thinning scissors, with thinning models offered in roughly 25 percent and 30 to 35 percent cut rates.
How much do Okamiya scissors cost?
Cataloged Okamiya models carry guide prices from about US$974 to US$1,948, converted from yen. The company’s online shop and okamiyahamono.com list current models and prices.
Where can I buy Okamiya scissors?
Okamiya sells direct through its own online shop and lists its full range on its official site at okamiyahamono.com.
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