Passion
- UK
- Est. 1980
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Budget Luxury
Passion is a UK scissor brand by Dowa International since 1980, blending Japanese craftsmanship with wide UK and US retail distribution.
About PassionPassion is a UK based scissors brand produced by Dowa International Ltd. since 1980. Dowa International is headquartered in the Hanover West Industrial Estate in London (NW10). The company also serves as the official UK importer for YS Park Pro Tools.Product RangePassion’s catalog includes cutting scissors and thinning scissors....
About Passion
Passion is a UK based scissors brand produced by Dowa International Ltd. since 1980. Dowa International is headquartered in the Hanover West Industrial Estate in London (NW10). The company also serves as the official UK importer for YS Park Pro Tools.
Product Range
Passion’s catalog includes cutting scissors and thinning scissors. The brand covers a broad set of specialties: blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, scissor-over-comb work, slicing, volume control (25 to 30%), texture control (20%), and combined cut and thinning.
Passion scissors are carried by several retailers in the UK and the United States, including Shear Integrity, Dynamic Sharpening LLC, Direct Hairdressing Scissors, Scissors Craft, Sciss O Hans, Chris & Sons, and the Dowa International online store.
Services
According to Dowa International, the company operates a sharpening service from their London office and service center. They report serving customers from both the UK and other parts of Europe. Dowa also maintains a Tokyo office for the Japanese market.
Heritage
The Passion brand has been in production since 1980. Dowa International states that they draw on traditional Japanese craftsmanship while incorporating modern design. The company exhibits at trade shows including Salon International in London and Cosmoprof in Bologna.
Sources
- Passion brand profile and Dowa International manufacturer statements (dowa-international.com)
Product Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Passion
ScissorPedia catalogues 6 retailers carrying Passion.
- Chris & Sons — UK
- DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS — UK
- DOWA INTERNATIONAL — UK
- Scissors Craft — UK
- Dynamic SHARPENING LLC — USA · ships to USA
- SHEAR INTEGRITY — USA · ships to USA
Products
How Passion Compares
| Brand | Passion | Haryali | DMI | Ninja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Entry | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | Japanese steel | — |
| Handles | — | — | Offset Crane | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Scissor-over-comb, Slicing, Volume control(25-30%), Texture control(20%), Cut & Thinning | Blunt cut, Texture control, Thinning, Clean cutting, Trimming, Smooth cutting | Student/entry-level | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Wet cutting, Deep point cut, Detail work, Dry cutting, Scissor over comb, Texturing, Slicing, Thinning, Volume control, Texture control(20%~40%), Volume control(20%~40%), Volume reduction, Texture control, Movement creation, Mid-level cutting, High-level cutting, Basic cutting, All-purpose cutting, Barbering techniques, Hairdressing techniques |
| Founded | 1980 | 2008 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Passion scissors are manufactured in UK by Dowa International Ltd., established in 1980.
Passion scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with AGENDA, Akito, Dark Stag. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
Passion specializes in Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Scissor-over-comb, Slicing, and 3 more.
