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The Best TENYO Scissors

TENYO is a Japanese scissor brand based in Izumi-Otsu City, Osaka Prefecture, tracing origins to 1946. After Dairi Co., Ltd. ceased trading in 2016, Tenyo Corporation was established that year to continue the TENYO name. Three models carry guide prices of US$400 to US$450 in 6.0 to 7.0 inch, handmade in the tradition of craftsman Sadaharu Ebi.

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What are the best TENYO scissors?

The Perfect Cut (US$400) and FF-60 Thinning (US$400) share the entry price point. The S7 (US$450) is the top catalogued cutting model. All three are handmade by Tenyo Corporation in Osaka in the brand's established craftsmanship tradition.

TENYO’s continuity across its 2016 ownership transition reflects the value placed on the Sadaharu Ebi handmaking tradition the brand carries. Two cutters and a thinner cover the main professional needs; the S7 at 7.0 inches suits stylists working with longer hair.

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TENYO scissors ranked by guide price
AttributePick 1 TENYO Perfect Cut Cutting Scissors TENYO Pick 2 TENYO FF-60 Thinning Scissors TENYO Pick 3 TENYO S7 Cutting Scissors TENYO
Price bandUS$400Price band US$400–800 · PremiumUS$400Price band US$400–800 · PremiumUS$450Price band US$400–800 · Premium
Made inJapanJapanJapan
HandleOffsetOffsetOffset
Blade typeConvex edgeThinning (60% cut rate)Flat blade
Sizes (in)6.06.07.0
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3 TENYO picks from US$400 to US$450

  1. 1TENYO

    TENYO Perfect Cut Cutting Scissors

    US$400Price band US$400–800 · Premium

    • Japanese Stainless Steel
    • Offset handle
    • Convex edge blade

    Available through the TENYO retailer network.

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  2. 2TENYO

    TENYO FF-60 Thinning Scissors

    US$400Price band US$400–800 · Premium

    • Japanese Stainless Steel
    • Offset handle
    • Thinning (60% cut rate) blade

    Available through the TENYO retailer network.

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  3. 3TENYO

    TENYO S7 Cutting Scissors

    US$450Price band US$400–800 · Premium

    • Japanese Stainless Steel
    • Offset handle
    • Flat blade blade

    Available through the TENYO retailer network.

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The TENYO range

TENYO is a Japanese scissor brand based in Izumi-Otsu City, Osaka Prefecture, tracing origins to 1946. After Dairi Co., Ltd. ceased trading in 2016, Tenyo Corporation was established that year to continue the TENYO name. Three models carry guide prices of US$400 to US$450 in 6.0 to 7.0 inch, handmade in the tradition of craftsman Sadaharu Ebi.

TENYO’s continuity across its 2016 ownership transition reflects the value placed on the Sadaharu Ebi handmaking tradition the brand carries. Two cutters and a thinner cover the main professional needs; the S7 at 7.0 inches suits stylists working with longer hair.

How we chose

The Perfect Cut (US$400) and FF-60 Thinning (US$400) share the entry price point. The S7 (US$450) is the top catalogued cutting model. All three are handmade by Tenyo Corporation in Osaka in the brand’s established craftsmanship tradition. TENYO’s continuity across its 2016 ownership transition reflects the value placed on the Sadaharu Ebi handmaking tradition the brand carries. Two cutters and a thinner cover the main professional needs; the S7 at 7.0 inches suits stylists working with longer hair. 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.

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Where is TENYO based?

TENYO is operated by Tenyo Corporation in Izumi-Otsu City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The brand traces its origins to 1946.

What happened to TENYO in 2016?

The original operator, Dairi Co., Ltd., ceased trading in 2016. Tenyo Corporation was established the same year to continue the TENYO name and its handmaking tradition.

How much do TENYO scissors cost?

The three catalogued models carry guide prices of US$400 to US$450 — the Perfect Cut and FF-60 Thinning at around US$400, and the S7 at around US$450.

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