OKAWA

OKAWA’s maker site groups its scissors by task and model family: SG and HC cutters, dry-cut pairs, thinners and left-hand options. That is a better starting point than treating every OKAWA shear as one construction or material. The brand describes designing, developing and making scissors for working stylists in Japan, but a company location alone does not prove the factory origin of each selected pair.

Start with the cut you need

The maker’s selection guide begins with hand fit and cutting method. For blunt cutting, it compares SG-A, SG-X and SG-K handles. For weight removal, it suggests different thinner models and removal ranges; its 301 is presented for finer 10–15% texture work, while its 212 and 193 are offered for greater reduction. These are maker descriptions for named models, not a guaranteed removal rate for every hair type or user. Check the exact product before committing to a length or handle.

The SG name does not by itself make every model a powder-steel pair. OKAWA’s account of the SGC58-T explicitly calls that model’s SG material powder high-speed metal. Treat material and edge design as model-level questions.

Try, ask or buy

OKAWA says it offers adviser visits in parts of Japan so a stylist can handle a potential purchase. Its site also offers phone and LINE enquiries about model selection and lead time. Refun lists pre-owned OKAWA pairs; a second-hand price or condition should not be presented as a maker’s new-product term. Buyers outside Japan should confirm ordering, shipping and service directly. See the Japan directory for nearby comparisons.