TADAKUNI
TADAKUNI HASAMI.,LTD
About TADAKUNI
In brief
TADAKUNI is a Japanese scissor manufacturer founded in 1953, now in its third generation, crafting shears with 0.05mm precision grinding.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors 5.5–7.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
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The TADAKUNI range
5 models · 5.5–7.0 in
Thinning Scissors 1 model US$552Price band US$400–800 · Premium
Cutting Scissors 4 models US$292–455Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- TADAKUNI NS Standard Cutting Scissors US$292
- TADAKUNI NS Long Cutting Scissors US$292
- TADAKUNI SW Slide Cutting Scissors US$455
1 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
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All 5 TADAKUNI model names
A client’s machines, handed over as payment, moved TADAKUNI founder Hajime Isomura from carpentry tools into scissor making; the Tokoname City, Aichi workshop he founded in 1953 now runs under the Isomura family’s third generation. The company grinds blade stock to 0.05mm accuracy, hand-sets each blade gap at 0.1mm or less, and sells direct under its TIII mark, in steels from SUS440 and VG10 to powdered Super Gold.
Overview
TADAKUNI is a Japanese scissor manufacturer founded in 1953 and based in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. The company is now led by third generation owner Yukio Isomura. The founder, Hajime Isomura, originally made carpentry tools like chisels and planes. He entered the scissors business after accepting subcontract work and receiving scissor manufacturing equipment as payment when the client went bankrupt.
For decades the workshop built its reputation as a trusted contract manufacturer, producing scissors for a range of brand partners and refining the in-house techniques that underpin the company’s current output. Masahiro Isomura, the second generation, formally incorporated the business in 1981 and continued developing that manufacturing expertise. The current third-generation owner launched TADAKUNI’s own direct-to-consumer retail brand in 2022, selling online under the “TIII” mark, a reference to the third generation’s personal responsibility for every pair of scissors shipped.
Product Range
TADAKUNI produces cutting scissors and thinning scissors. The brand covers blunt cut, slide cut, chop cut, curve cut, volume control (10 to 55%), and texture control techniques. The company handles all processes in house, from CAD design and wire-cut electrical discharge machining through precision grinding with diamond whetstones to final hand adjustment.
The finishing step, called “gap adjustment,” sets the blade gap to no more than 0.1mm and is done entirely by hand. Blade material is ground to an accuracy of 0.05mm. TADAKUNI offers multiple handle sizes and runs a free trial scissors program so stylists can test before buying.
Distribution
TADAKUNI sells through its own online shop. The company is small, with about 6 employees. The brand emphasizes a maintenance centered sales model, and according to TADAKUNI, the goal is to build scissors that improve with long term use.
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How TADAKUNI compares
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| Spec | TADAKUNITADAKUNI | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AuroAuro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | Price not documented | Price not documented | US$200–250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$424–499Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | SUS440, VG10 (V-Gold 10), ATS-314, ACUTO | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 1 models | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Chop cut, Volume control(10~55%), T… | 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 | 1953 | 2006 | 1946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeIs TADAKUNI a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. TADAKUNI dates back to 1953 and is now run by the third generation of the Isomura family, with its workshop in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. Every pair is made in Japan.
Who founded TADAKUNI and what is its history?
Founder Hajime Isomura started out making carpentry tools such as chisels and planes, then moved into scissors. The family incorporated the business in 1981, and the third generation launched TADAKUNI’s own direct retail brand, marked TIII.
What kinds of scissors does TADAKUNI make?
TADAKUNI makes cutting scissors and thinning scissors, with models suited to blunt cut, slide cut, chop cut, and curve cut, plus thinning shears for volume and texture control.
Does TADAKUNI offer left-handed scissors?
Yes. TADAKUNI’s range includes dedicated left-handed cutting models, so left-handed stylists are not limited to right-handed designs.
What steel does TADAKUNI use?
TADAKUNI works with several grades across its range, including VG10 (V-Gold 10), a cobalt stainless alloy used widely in professional shears.
How much do TADAKUNI scissors cost?
TADAKUNI falls in ScissorPedia’s premium guide band using the median of its stored single-shear catalogue prices. That historical guide is not a current quote or a quality score; check the exact maker listing for today’s offer.
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