“Ō”, the brand of sewing scissors developed by Japanese cutlery manufacturer, the KAI Group, and M.O.F. awardee, Nobuki Hizume, will be exhibited for the first time at Maison&Objet, the Paris Collection of the interior design industry

-Exhibition in Paris, France from January 18 (Thu) to January 22 (Mon)-

Global cutlery manufacturer, the KAI Group (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and COO: Hiroaki Endo), hereby announces that “Ō“, the brand of sewing scissors it has developed in collaboration with Nobuki Hizume, will be exhibited at Maison&Objet in Paris, France in January 2024.　

About “Ō”

The KAI Group unveiled the details of the project to develop the world's best sewing scissors in partnership with Nobuki Hizume at the “Good Blade Day” event held on November 8, 2023.

The scissors have been named “Ō” after the first letter of the word “origin” in a bid to represent KAI’s intention to create a “new beginning in the history of scissors.” Combining the KAI Group’s superb craftsmanship in making sewing scissors that it has cultivated for over 40 years, and the knowledge of Mr. Hizume, it took more than five years to create and finally commercialize the “world’s best scissors.” Now, the “Ō” scissors that were developed with meticulous attention to detail will be exhibited at Maison&Objet in Paris in January 2024 to promote KAI’s cutting-edge blade technology overseas.

■Specifications

Under Mr. Hizume's advice, the “Ō” scissors will be sold as a set of six pairs of scissors for cutting a wide array of materials, from thin fabrics to thick leather, when making hats. The “Ō” lineup features models that apply the blade body and shape of hairstyling shears into sewing scissors such as thread cutting scissors, and models with serrated (jagged) blades characterized by different pitches from the base to the tip of the blade.

The KAI Group was able to achieve the sharpness required by Mr. Hizume by pursuing unparalleled blade sharpness with the help of the company’s extensive knowledge of a wide range of blades, including hairstyling shears. The “Ō” scissors can be used for a long time with regular maintenance.

■Packaging

The “Ō” scissors will come in a special packaging. The case for storing the six sewing scissors in the set will be made of chestnut wood from Gifu Prefecture, the birthplace of the KAI Group. In addition, the case will be wrapped in furoshiki cloth wrapper bearing the “Ō” logo to give it a unique Japanese touch.

■Product

Name: “Ō”

Details: Set of 6 pairs of scissors

①ō100FP   ②ō150FP　③ō170CP

④ō170FS　⑤ō250CP　⑥ō280FS

*FP: Sewing blade specifications (Flat/Plane)

*FS: Sewing blade serrated specifications (Flat/Serrated)

*CP: Hairstyling blade specifications (Convex/Plane)

■Official website

https://www.kai-group.com/global/en/biz/o.html

KAI Group

Founded in 1908 in Seki-shi, Gifu Prefecture, a town famous for its cutlery. Today, the company offers close to 10,000 products, including razors, men's grooming products, nail clippers and other personal grooming and beauty care products, kitchen knives and other products for cooking and making confectionery, and products for medical use. The KAI Group is a global cutlery manufacturer that is engaged in a full range of operations, from product planning and development to production, sales, and distribution.

Head Office: 3-9-5 Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

President and COO: Hiroaki Endo

https://www.kai-group.com

For inquiries regarding this matter (Readers)

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