Osaka
Netsujou AU
Who it suits
Osaka is an Australian scissor brand from Sydney, partnered with PASSION Scissors, offering Japanese steel shears for salons and barbers.
Price position
$135–601 · tier 3 of 5
Profile completeness
7/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 26 catalogued
- Product types
- 3 documented
- Materials
- 3 documented
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 catalogued models stretch from 4.5 inch detail pairs to an 8.0 inch barber length, at guide prices from $135 to $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. Their specialty list covers blunt cutting, point cutting, slide cutting, texturizing, scissor over comb, volume control, texture control, slicing, precision cutting, thinning, and fades. That range spans both salon and barbering techniques. The brand sits in a mid range price tier (price range 3).
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 the Hasami House brand 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
Where to Buy
Chris & Sons → DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS → DOWA INTERNATIONAL →
Osaka at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- Australia
- Catalogue
- 26 models listed
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Osaka works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Osaka
ScissorPedia catalogues 4 retailers carrying Osaka.
- Chris & Sons Online store — UK
- DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS Online store — UK
- DOWA INTERNATIONAL Online store — UK
- Scissors Craft Online store — UK
The range, at a glance
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Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
Products
Show 14 more Osaka model names
- 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
How Osaka compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
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 catalogued Osaka models run from $135 to $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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