OKAWA
OKAWA pro-scissors
Who it suits
OKAWA is a Japanese scissor brand from Saitama producing completely handmade professional shears with hand-ground hollow blades.
Price position
$850–1000 · tier 5 of 5
Profile completeness
8/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 4 catalogued
- Product types
- 3 documented
- Materials
- 3 documented
The hollow on the back of every OKAWA blade is ground by hand, work the brand says only a small number of artisans in Japan still do. Keisuke Okawa founded the company in 2011 in Niiza City, Saitama Prefecture, and says each pair passes through more than 40 hand-finished steps. The four models run $850 to $1,000 at guide prices, in powder high-speed metal, cobalt and Stellite, and high cobalt alloy.
Overview
OKAWA is a Japanese scissor brand based in Niiza City, Saitama Prefecture. The company operates under the name OKAWA pro-scissors and focuses on handmade professional shears. According to the brand, every pair goes through more than 40 individual steps, all finished by hand. OKAWA describes its manufacturing approach as “completely handmade,” a process the company says it has maintained since its founding.
A key part of OKAWA’s process is the hand ground hollow (the concave surface on the back of each blade). The brand states that only a small number of artisans in Japan still perform this work by hand. OKAWA also emphasizes precise blade hammering and edge angle adjustment to within 1 degree.
Product Range
OKAWA produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The brand covers a wide range of techniques including blunt cut, slide cut, point cut, stroke cut, chop cut, dry cut, wet cut, and fade cut. All models use Japanese cutlery steel that has been tested for sharpness, durability, and corrosion resistance, according to the brand.
The handles feature a simple, undecorated design that OKAWA says was refined over years of working directly with stylists. The brand uses a compact screw system rather than bearing assemblies, which it describes as the most reliable pivot option available.
Distribution
OKAWA sells through its official website and through the Refun online store. The brand also maintains offices in South Korea (Seoul) and Taiwan (New Taipei City), indicating distribution across parts of East Asia. Maintenance is handled by the same craftsmen who build the scissors, which OKAWA describes as part of its long term ownership approach.
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Where to Buy
OKAWA at a glance
- Budget
- Luxury $800+
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 4 models listed
- Established
- 2011
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles OKAWA works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking OKAWA
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying OKAWA.
- Refun Online store — Japan
The range, at a glance
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Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
Products
How OKAWA compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeIs OKAWA a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. OKAWA is a Japanese maker, established in July 2011 by Keisuke Okawa, based in Niiza City, Saitama Prefecture. Every pair is made in Japan.
What is OKAWA known for?
Completely handmade shears with a hand-ground hollow back, finished by hand throughout the build.
What steel does OKAWA use?
Three material families across the range: powder high-speed metal, pure cobalt and Stellite, and a high cobalt alloy rated at HRC 60 and above.
How much do OKAWA scissors cost?
OKAWA prices in the luxury band. The four models run between $850 and $1,000 at guide prices, in line with completely hand-finished Japanese shears.
Does OKAWA make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Alongside its cutting and thinning ranges, OKAWA offers left-handed models.
Where can I buy OKAWA scissors?
Through the official OKAWA pro-scissors website and the Refun online store. The brand also runs sales offices in Seoul and New Taipei City.
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