Kouho
Kouho’s current Osaka shop lists named cutters, thinners and left-handed shears; older company records trace shear work to 1969.
Japan
Directory snapshot
Current KOUHO shop and legal pages document an Osaka seller; older company history dates the shear business, without proving the new legal entity’s founding.
Compare Kouho with another brand- Directory country
- Japan
- Product types listed
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Brand website link
- kouho-new.com/
- Last reviewed
- September 2026
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An older Kouho company outline records an Osaka business beginning in 1964, professional-shear manufacture and sale starting in 1969, and incorporation in 1977. The current shop legal page instead names KOUHO Co., Ltd. at the same Osaka showroom address. Those historical milestones should not be used as the current legal entity’s founding date. The shared name, location and model lines support this Japan operator grouping.
Model lines, not a single steel
The maker’s lineup separates basic cutters, dry-cut shears and thinners. The current KOUHO catalogue and official shop catalogue show KX, ARX, X and other named series, plus left-hand choices. Some exact model descriptions name powder steel, while others give different materials and prices. Match material and yen price to the exact version you want.
Buying
The current KOUHO shop and the official hasami-pro catalogue have named products and yen prices, including left-handed choices. The current shop’s legal terms say delivery is limited to Japan, so overseas buyers need a separate seller or enquiry. Confirm the exact series, hand, steel, current stock or made-to-order timing and delivery before checkout. The shop describes Japanese production for its products; the company’s Osaka address alone is an operator fact, so use a selected model statement for a manufacturing claim.
Kouho FAQ
When did Kouho begin making hair scissors?
An older Kouho company timeline says a predecessor Osaka business began in 1964, started making and selling professional shears in 1969, and incorporated in 1977. The current shop legal page names KOUHO Co., Ltd.; those older milestones should not be assigned as its incorporation date.
Does Kouho offer left-handed models?
The direct Kouho shop lists a dedicated LEFT series alongside cutters and thinners. Match the exact model, blade, handle and quoted lead time.
Do all Kouho scissors have one steel or price?
No. The official shop lists different series and some model-specific powder steel or cobalt descriptions at varying yen prices. Those exact listings should replace a range-wide alloy or US dollar tier.
Sources checked for this profile: Kouho official company outline, Kouho official model lineup, Kouho official shop model catalogue, KOUHO current shop and legal operator, KOUHO current model catalogue. Last reviewed September 2026.