Passion
Dowa International Ltd.
Who it suits
Passion is a UK scissor brand by Dowa International since 1980, blending Japanese craftsmanship with wide UK and US retail distribution.
Price position
$160–804 · tier 3 of 5
Profile completeness
8/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 26 catalogued
- Product types
- 2 documented
- Materials
- 2 documented
Dowa International has produced Passion from London since 1980, alongside its role as 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 $160 to $804, nearly all of them cutting 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)
See Also
Product range overview
Twenty-six Passion models span $160 to $804. The broad catalogue 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 catalogues here) gives buyers a full professional range across multiple price tiers.
Where to Buy
Chris & Sons → DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS → DOWA INTERNATIONAL →
Passion at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 26 models listed
- Established
- 1980
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Passion works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Passion
ScissorPedia catalogues 6 retailers carrying Passion.
- Chris & Sons Online store — UK
- DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS Online store — UK
- DOWA INTERNATIONAL Online store — UK
- Scissors Craft Online store — UK
- Dynamic SHARPENING LLC Online store — USA · ships to USA
- SHEAR INTEGRITY Online store — USA · ships to USA
Products
Show 14 more Passion model names
- 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 Texturiser Scissors
- Passion Phantom Thinning Scissors
- Passion Phantom Cutting Scissors
- Passion Vertex Cutting Scissors
- Passion Zeta Cutting Scissors
How Passion 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 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 $160 to $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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