The Best Butterfly Scissors
Butterfly is the flagship scissor brand of Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd., founded in 1946 and based in Itabashi ward, Tokyo. Three cutting models are catalogued at US$250 to US$350, all in 7.0 inch, alongside thinning and left-handed models in the wider range.
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What are the best Butterfly scissors?
The Irodori (US$250) is the entry cutting model. The NO.70 (US$300) is the classic Butterfly cutter. The Irodori Super (US$350) is the flagship at the top of the catalogued range. All three are 7.0 inch and handcrafted at the Itabashi Tokyo factory.
Tokyo Riki also produces Hakucho, Tohri, and Alu-Coba under the same roof, but Butterfly is the flagship line. The three catalogued models focus on cutting; the wider Butterfly range adds thinning scissors and left-handed versions. Tokyo Riki describes Butterfly as its primary line for hairdressing and beauty professionals.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Butterfly Irodori Cutting Scissors Butterfly | Pick 2 Butterfly NO.70 Cutting Scissors Butterfly | Pick 3 Butterfly Irodori Super Cut Scissors Butterfly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$300Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Straight | Offset | Straight |
| Blade type | Convex edge | Convex edge | Convex edge with Itoba micro blades |
| Sizes (in) | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
3 Butterfly picks from US$250 to US$350
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Butterfly Irodori Cutting Scissors
- Cobalt Steel
- Straight handle
- Convex edge blade
Available through the Butterfly retailer network.
View Butterfly Irodori Cutting Scissors - 2Butterfly
Butterfly NO.70 Cutting Scissors
- Cobalt Steel
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
Available through the Butterfly retailer network.
View Butterfly NO.70 Cutting Scissors - 3Butterfly
Butterfly Irodori Super Cut Scissors
- Cobalt Steel
- Straight handle
- Convex edge with Itoba micro blades blade
Available through the Butterfly retailer network.
View Butterfly Irodori Super Cut Scissors
The Butterfly range
Butterfly’s catalogued cutting range is three 7.0-inch models stepping from US$250 to US$350, all handcrafted at the Itabashi Tokyo factory. Thinning scissors and left-handed versions sit in the wider range alongside them. Tokyo Riki also produces Hakucho, Tohri, and Alu-Coba under the same roof, with Butterfly as the flagship line.
How we chose
The three catalogued Butterfly models are the cutting range itself: the Irodori at US$250 as the entry cutter, the NO.70 at US$300 as the classic Butterfly cutter, and the Irodori Super at US$350 at the top of the catalogued range. Guide prices are at time of writing; confirm current figures and availability directly with the brand or its authorised retailers. Sets and left-handed models where listed separately are not included here.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 answers you can open one at a timeWho makes Butterfly scissors?
Butterfly is manufactured by Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd., founded in 1946 and based in Itabashi ward, Tokyo. Tokyo Riki also produces the Hakucho, Tohri, and Alu-Coba lines.
How much do Butterfly scissors cost?
The three catalogued cutting models carry guide prices of US$250 (Irodori), US$300 (NO.70), and US$350 (Irodori Super).
What size are Butterfly scissors?
The three catalogued cutting models are all 7.0 inch. The Butterfly range also includes thinning and left-handed models.