Osaka
Netsujou AU
About Osaka
In brief
Osaka is an Australian scissor brand from Sydney, partnered with PASSION Scissors, offering Japanese steel shears for salons and barbers.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 4.5–8.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$135–175Price band US$200–400 · Mid-rangeTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
1 retailerBuying routes
Where to buy Osaka
Retailers ScissorPedia has catalogued. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
Australia 1 retailer
UK & Ireland 4 retailers
Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalogue map
The Osaka range
26 models · 4.5–8.0 in
Barber Scissors 1 model US$135Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
Cutting Scissors 23 models US$140–575Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
- Osaka C4 Cutting Scissors US$159
- Osaka CLZ Cutting Scissors US$568
- Osaka CR Cutting Scissors US$471
20 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Thinning Scissors 2 models US$155–601Price band US$400–800 · Premium
Pictured models
All 26 Osaka model names
- Osaka A5 Barber Scissors
- Osaka C4 Cutting Scissors
- Osaka CLZ Cutting Scissors
- Osaka CR Cutting Scissors
- Osaka GX Cutting Scissors
- Osaka Hades Cutting Scissors
- Osaka Ice Cutting Scissors
- Osaka IKA Cutting Scissors
- Osaka Master Cutting Scissors
- Osaka Mikazuki Cutting Scissors
- Osaka MT Cutting Scissors
- Osaka Sakura Thinning Scissors
- Osaka STYX Cutting Scissors
- Osaka Super Ergo Thinning Scissors
- Osaka Super Ergo Cutting Scissors
- Osaka TA Cutting Scissors
- Osaka TAN Cutting Scissors
- Osaka Tochigi Slicer
- Osaka Vega Swivel Cutting Scissors
- Osaka Vega Cutting Scissors
- Osaka YC Cutting Scissors
- Osaka YH Cutting Scissors
- Osaka YLS Cutting Scissors
- Osaka YMS Cutting Scissors
- Osaka YWX Cutting Scissors
- Osaka Zeta Cutting Scissors
Osaka traces its origins to the Paris hair fashion scene, according to the brand, and now runs from Sydney in partnership with PASSION Scissors. Built with Japanese 440C, VG-10, and ATS-314 steels, the 26 models stretch from 4.5 inch detail pairs to an 8.0 inch barber length, at guide prices from US$135 to US$601.
Overview
Osaka is an Australian scissor brand headquartered in Sydney. According to the brand, Osaka was founded in partnership with PASSION Scissors, which operates in the UK market. The brand states that its origins trace back to the Paris hair fashion scene.
Product Range
Osaka offers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The range covers blunt, point, slide, and precision cutting; texturizing; scissor-over-comb; volume and texture control; slicing; thinning; and fades. Prices sit in the professional mid-range.
According to Osaka, the scissors are made with Japanese steel. The brand emphasizes simplicity in its designs, favoring functional forms over decorative elements.
Connection to PASSION and Dowa
Osaka’s partnership with PASSION Scissors connects it to the broader Dowa International family. Dowa International also operates Hasami House and distributes through HIEN. Stylists researching Osaka may want to look at these related brands when comparing options.
Distribution
Osaka has wide distribution across professional retailers. The brand is carried by Direct Hairdressing Scissors, Scissors Craft, Dowa International, Chris & Sons, and the brand’s own site at passion-osaka.com.au. Most of these retailers are UK based, so American stylists may need to factor in international shipping when ordering. The Dowa International store connects directly with the brand’s parent network.
See Also
How Osaka compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | OsakaOsaka | ELITEELITE | Excellent EdgesExcellent Edges | exclusive shearsexclusive shears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia | Australia | Australia |
| Typical price | US$135–175Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$406–2,818Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$150–400Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$250–350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | 440C, VG-10, ATS-314 | ATS-314 Cobalt, 440C | Japanese steel | Japanese VG-1, 440C, Damascus, ATS-314, |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 2 models | 2 models | 1 models | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Point cut, Slide cut, Texturizing, Scissor ove… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Blunt cut, Texturising, Texture control, Point cut, Chipp… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … |
| Founded | — | 2022 | 1988 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
7 answers you can open one at a timeWhere is Osaka based?
Osaka is an Australia-based brand operated out of Sydney by Netsujou AU. It describes a partnership with PASSION Scissors and builds its shears with Japanese steel.
What steel do Osaka scissors use?
How much do Osaka scissors cost?
Guide prices across the 26 Osaka models run from US$135 to US$601 depending on steel and length.
What sizes do Osaka scissors come in?
From 4.5 inch detail scissors up to an 8.0 inch barber length across the cutting and thinning ranges.
Does Osaka make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Osaka catalogues left-handed scissors with the rest of its cutting and thinning range.
Who are Osaka scissors for?
Both salon stylists and barbers. The range covers blunt cutting, point cutting, slide cutting, texturizing, scissor over comb, and fades.
Where can I buy Osaka scissors?
Osaka sells through its own site at passion-osaka.com.au and through professional retailers including Direct Hairdressing Scissors, Scissors Craft, Dowa International, and Chris and Sons.
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