Passion
Dowa International Ltd.
About Passion
In brief
Passion is the scissor brand of Dowa International, a Japanese maker based in Tokyo with a London office, made since 1980 and sold widely in the UK and US.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors 4.5–7.5 in
Profile updated Sep 2026
Price
US$160–804Price band US$200–400 · Mid-rangeTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
7 retailers- Chris & Sons (opens in a new tab)
- DIRECT HARIDRESSING SCISSORS (opens in a new tab)
- DOWA INTERNATIONAL (opens in a new tab)
- SCISS O HANS (opens in a new tab)
- Scissors Craft (opens in a new tab)
- Dynamic SHARPENING LLC (opens in a new tab)
Buying routes
Where to buy Passion
Retailers ScissorPedia has cataloged. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
UK & Ireland 5 retailers
US & Canada 2 retailers
Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalog map
The Passion range
26 models · 4.5–7.5 in
Cutting Scissors 24 models US$160–804Price band US$400–800 · Premium
- Passion Alto Barber Damascus Cutting Scissors US$538
- Passion Alto Damascus Cutting Scissors US$361
- Passion Avanti Cutting Scissors US$160
21 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Texturizing Scissors 1 model US$190Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
Thinning Scissors 1 model US$200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
Pictured models
No reviewed model photography is available yet.
All 26 Passion model names
- Passion Alto Barber Damascus Cutting Scissors
- Passion Alto Damascus Cutting Scissors
- Passion Avanti Cutting Scissors
- Passion Cirrus Damascus Cutting Scissors
- Passion Cobalt Aqua Cutting Scissors
- Passion Cobalt Arc Cutting Scissors
- Passion Cobalt Beast Cutting Scissors
- Passion Cobalt Crown Cutting Scissors
- Passion Cobalt Eclipse Cutting Scissors
- Passion Cobalt Omega F Cutting Scissors
- Passion Cobalt Orca Cutting Scissors
- Passion Cobalt Raptor Cutting Scissors
- Passion Cobalt Rex Cutting Scissors
- Passion Cobalt Super II Cutting Scissors
- Passion Cobalt Sword X Cutting Scissors
- Passion Cobalt V10 Cutting Scissors
- Passion Eva Cutting Scissors
- Passion Keiun Damascus Cutting Scissors
- Passion Microlight Cutting Scissors
- Passion Nimbus Damascus Cutting Scissors
- Passion Original Offset Cutting Scissors
- Passion Phantom Texturizer Scissors
- Passion Phantom Thinning Scissors
- Passion Phantom Cutting Scissors
- Passion Vertex Cutting Scissors
- Passion Zeta Cutting Scissors
Dowa International, a Tokyo scissor maker with a London office, has made Passion since 1980, and its London office is also the UK importer for YS Park. The shears run ATS-314 and Damascus steels; the 26 models stretch 4.5 to 7.5 inches with guide prices from US$160 to US$804, nearly all of them cutting scissors.
About Passion
Passion is a Japanese scissor brand made by Dowa International since 1980. Dowa makes its scissors from its Tokyo office in Adachi, and its London office in the Hanover West Industrial Estate (NW10) handles the UK and Europe. 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)
See Also
Product range overview
Twenty-six Passion models span US$160 to US$804. The broad catalog covers professional cutting and thinning from the accessible mid-range through to premium-tier scissors. The twenty-six model depth (one of the larger brand catalogs here) gives buyers a full professional range across multiple price tiers.
How Passion compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | PassionPassion | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AuroAuro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$160–804Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$514–1,207Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$424–499Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | ATS-314, Damascus | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 2 models | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Scissor-over-comb, Slici… | Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture… | Base cut, Step cut, Volume control, Texture control | Cobalt alloy builds, Multi-tooth thinning options, Handle… |
| Founded | 1980 | 2006 | 1946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
7 answers you can open one at a timeWho makes Passion scissors?
Passion is the scissor line of Dowa International Ltd., founded in 1980. The company draws on Japanese craftsmanship and runs a London office alongside a Tokyo office.
What steel are Passion scissors made from?
Passion blades are built from ATS-314, a cobalt-bearing stainless, with Damascus-pattern steel offered across part of the range.
How much do Passion scissors cost?
Guide prices on the 26 Passion models run from US$160 to US$804 depending on steel and length.
What sizes do Passion scissors come in?
Sizing opens at 4.5 inches and tops out at 7.5, short detail pairs through long barbering lengths.
What kinds of scissors does Passion offer?
Most of the range is cutting scissors, joined by thinning scissors, with named models such as the Avanti, Microlight, Zeta and Phantom.
What cutting techniques are Passion scissors suited to?
Passion shears are designed for slide cutting, point cutting and blunt cutting as well as scissor-over-comb work, plus thinning shears for volume and texture control.
Where can I buy Passion scissors?
Passion is stocked by retailers across the UK and the United States, and through the Dowa International online shop.
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