DOWA connects London and Tokyo operations; its DOWA, PASSION and Hien shear labels need model-by-model comparison.
Dowa International says it has produced PASSION since 1980 and operates in London and Tokyo. Its Japanese shop lists DOWA separately from Hien and PASSION, so compare exact models.
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DOWA needs a careful reading because one company works across London and Tokyo and presents several distinct labels. Dowa International says it has produced PASSION products since 1980, operates a London office and service centre for the UK and Europe, and has a Tokyo office for Japan. It also says it is the official UK importer of YS PARK tools. That distribution role does not make YS PARK a DOWA shear.
The company-operated Hien shop lists DOWA, Hien and PASSION separately. In its DOWA category, the GTX-S is a cobalt sword-blade cutter; Airs is a thinner with listed 20%+ and 30%+ options; Slider Pro is positioned for slide work. Choose the type of cut and removal target before comparing finishes or a broad brand reputation. The manufacturer’s published removal figures are model estimates, not a guarantee for every hair section.
The old profile described ATS-314 and a Damascus core as if they defined all DOWA shears. The current category contains different constructions, so the steel belongs to a named product specification. The same applies to place of manufacture: a Tokyo sales operation and a London office do not certify every item as Japanese-made.
Dowa’s London office advertises sharpening, while the Japanese shop lists models for its own market. Terms, stock and service coverage may differ elsewhere. This directory groups DOWA under Japan because of its Tokyo operation; check the exact product’s maker, origin and seller terms before purchase.
Both roles appear in the company’s own material. Dowa International says it has produced PASSION shears since 1980 and distributes YS PARK tools in the UK; its Japanese shop also lists DOWA as a separate shear range.
The company lists London and Tokyo offices, but those addresses do not prove the production origin of every DOWA model. Check the selected model and seller documentation.
The company-operated Japanese shop lists DOWA and Hien as distinct labels. The DOWA catalogue includes GTX-S cutters and Airs thinners; Hien has its own named series.
Sources checked for this profile: Dowa International company overview, DOWA models in Hien official shop, Hien shop company and brand details.