TENYO
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Budget Luxury
TENYO is a Japanese scissor brand with origins dating to 1946, handmade by artisans in Osaka carrying on traditional craftsmanship techniques.
OverviewTENYO is a Japanese scissors brand based in Izumi-Otsu City, Osaka Prefecture, operated by Tenyo Corporation (合同会社天洋コーポレーション). The brand traces its origins to 1946 and underwent a significant transition in 2016 when the original operator, Dairi Co., Ltd., ceased operations. The current company was established that same year to continue...
Overview
TENYO is a Japanese scissors brand based in Izumi-Otsu City, Osaka Prefecture, operated by Tenyo Corporation (合同会社天洋コーポレーション). The brand traces its origins to 1946 and underwent a significant transition in 2016 when the original operator, Dairi Co., Ltd., ceased operations. The current company was established that same year to continue the TENYO name and its manufacturing tradition.
Product Range
TENYO’s catalog includes cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The specialty list is varied: blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, inside cutting, outside cutting, speed cutting, volume control, texture control (10 to 45%), and combined cut and thinning (40 to 80%). That range of texture removal percentages suggests TENYO offers multiple thinning models for different levels of hair removal.
According to the brand, TENYO scissors are handmade by an artisan who carries on the techniques of master craftsman Sadaharu Ebi. The company also produces pet grooming scissors, which are reportedly used in specialized grooming schools across Japan.
Availability
TENYO scissors are available through third party retailers including Scissor Dude and Scissors Shop Hayashi (Hasamiya). The brand’s own website is tenyoscissors.com. Distribution appears to be focused primarily on the Japanese domestic market, with some international availability through online retailers.
What We Know So Far
TENYO’s heritage dates to 1946 according to brand materials, making it one of the older names in Japanese scissor manufacturing. Specific steel types and hardness ratings are not published in the brand’s publicly available materials. ScissorPedia will update this profile as more technical details become accessible. If you have firsthand experience with TENYO scissors, feel free to reach out through our contact page.
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How TENYO Compares
| Brand | TENYO | HASHO | Butoh | Feather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control (5-35%), Texture control (10-45%), Cut & Thinning(40~80%), Inside cut, Outside cut, Speed cut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Thinning | — | Shaving, Texturizing, Feathering |
Frequently Asked Questions
TENYO scissors are manufactured in Japan. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
TENYO scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with Alu-Coba, Axis, BMC. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
TENYO specializes in Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control (5-35%), Texture control (10-45%), and 4 more.
