The Best TOGINON Scissors for Hairdressers
TOGINON is a Seki, Gifu manufacturer founded in 1980 with an in-house sharpening operation that handles over 100,000 shears annually. The range runs cobalt alloy steel across cutting and thinning lines with guide prices from $77 to $640. Five picks here cover entry cobalt cutting, a sasaba-blade mid-range pair, a powder-steel upgrade, a 28-tooth thinning shear, and a longer Cobalt ZA18 cutting model — all made in Japan.
What are the best TOGINON scissors?
The High Skill Supreme, around $129, is TOGINON's entry cobalt cutting shear with a hamaguri blade in a lightweight build. The REVO, around $194, uses a sasaba blade in an offset handle for stylists who want a different edge geometry at a step-up price. The NEO+, around $291, adds powder steel and a carbon-plate contact point to the hamaguri and offset format for improved edge retention. The Dr. Queen, around $292, covers thinning — a 5.8 inch pair with a 28-tooth flat comb removing around 20 percent and a 3D handle. The Clan Spirit, around $454, is a longer shear in Cobalt ZA18 from 6.6 to 7.0 inch, aimed at dry cutting and finishing work.
All five models are cobalt alloy builds from TOGINON’s Seki factory. The steel grade steps across the range: High Skill Supreme and REVO work with standard cobalt alloy; NEO+ adds powder steel for a harder, more wear-resistant edge; Dr. Queen uses cobalt alloy in a thinning configuration; Clan Spirit specifies Cobalt ZA18, a cobalt-alloyed grade with a carbon-plate contact point on the finishing build. The blade geometry also varies — hamaguri on the High Skill Supreme and NEO+, sasaba on the REVO, and hamaguri on the Clan Spirit. TOGINON’s patented oilless pivot system appears across multiple models in the broader catalogue and removes the need for regular pivot oiling.
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Five TOGINON picks from $129 to $454
| Attribute | TOGINON High Skill Supreme Cutting Scissors TOGINON | TOGINON REVO Cutting Scissors TOGINON | TOGINON NEO+ Cutting Scissors TOGINON | TOGINON Dr. Queen Thinning Scissors TOGINON | TOGINON Clan Spirit Cutting Scissors TOGINON |
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| Price guide | US$129 | US$194 | US$291 | US$292 | US$454 |
| Price tier | Entry-level | Entry-level | Mid-range | Mid-range | Premium |
| Steel | Unknown | Unknown | Cobalt Alloy | Unknown | Cobalt Alloy |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
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| Blade type | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sizes (in) | 5.75 · 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 6.6 · 6.9 · 7.0 |
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All five made in Japan by TOGINON. Guide prices at time of writing; confirm current figures on each product page.
TOGINON: cobalt alloy shears from Seki
TOGINON was founded in 1980 in Seki, Gifu, the region that accounts for the bulk of Japan’s professional shear production. Planning, manufacturing, and maintenance are all kept in-house. The company runs a sharpening operation reported to service over 100,000 shears annually across its own range and third-party brands. Two patented systems define the catalogue: an oilless contact-point pivot — which removes the need for regular oil application at the pivot — and the Queen thinning series, a tooth geometry developed for reduced hair damage and registered in Japan, the US, and Germany.
The full range runs 36 catalogued models from $77 to $640. Cutting shears cover hamaguri, sasaba, and yanagiba blade profiles in lengths from 5.5 to 7.0 inch. Thinning shears sit in the Queen family with tooth counts and removal rates varying by model. Left-handed cutting and thinning models are also made. TOGINON sells direct to stylists in Japan and is carried internationally through Refun and Scissor Story.
The five picks
1. TOGINON High Skill Supreme (guide price around $129). TOGINON’s entry cobalt alloy cutting shear in a 5.75 to 5.8 inch hamaguri blade build. The High Skill Supreme is a lightweight pair — 38 to 53 grams — available in either an offset or meganne handle. It is the starting point in the TOGINON cutting range: cobalt alloy steel, convex hamaguri edge, compact length. Suited to stylists moving into the Japanese cobalt range without committing to the mid or upper tiers. Available through Refun.
2. TOGINON REVO (around $194). A 5.8 inch cutting shear with a sasaba blade and offset handle, weighing around 50 grams. Where the High Skill Supreme uses a hamaguri profile, the REVO runs a sasaba edge — a blade geometry built for slide cutting, where the curved profile supports hair gliding along the blade length. The offset handle suits stylists who prefer a lower wrist angle through the day. Available through Refun.
3. TOGINON NEO+ (around $291). A 5.8 inch cutting shear with a hamaguri blade, offset handle, and powder steel construction. NEO+ sits above the standard cobalt alloy tier: the powder steel gives a finer carbide structure than conventional cobalt alloy, and a carbon plate at the contact point extends the service interval and smooths the open-close feel. A premium colour coating is applied to the finish. The step-up pick for stylists who want improved edge retention from a TOGINON cutting shear. Available through Refun.
4. TOGINON Dr. Queen (around $292). A 5.8 inch thinning shear in TOGINON’s patented Queen family, using a 28-tooth flat comb that removes around 20 percent of the hair. The 3D handle is the same format used in the Dr. Scissors cutting companion model. At around 20 percent removal, Dr. Queen is positioned for light to moderate volume reduction and blending work rather than heavy bulk removal. Available through Refun.
5. TOGINON Clan Spirit (around $454). A 6.6 to 7.0 inch cutting shear in Cobalt ZA18 with a hamaguri blade and offset handle. Clan Spirit is offered in dry-cut and finishing builds, with the finishing version carrying a carbon-plate contact point. The longer blade lengths — 6.6, 6.9, and 7.0 inch — suit barbers and stylists who work scissor-over-comb or need reach on longer hair. Cobalt ZA18 is a cobalt-alloyed grade positioned above standard cobalt alloy in the TOGINON range. Available through Refun.
How we chose
The five picks cover the price steps that define the TOGINON cutting and thinning structure. High Skill Supreme and REVO sit at entry and low-mid respectively, distinguished by blade profile: hamaguri for point and blunt work, sasaba for slide technique. NEO+ brings powder steel at a similar price to the thinning entry Dr. Queen — the two pair naturally as a cutting-plus-thinning combination at the $290 level. Clan Spirit fills the premium cutting slot with the longer blade and cobalt ZA18 grade that the shorter models do not offer. All five are made in Japan. Guide prices move; confirm current figures before buying.
The wider TOGINON catalogue
The cutting range extends above Clan Spirit with the TOGINON Classic SEVEN (around $560) and TOGINON Shark Spread (around $560) at 7.0 inch lengths. The Queen thinning family runs from the Petit Queen at around $129 up to the Premium Queen and Queen Type-R at around $640. Left-handed thinning is covered by the 0210 Reverse Excellent Queen at around $240. The full TOGINON range, current stockists, and maintenance programme details are on the TOGINON brand page.
Frequently Asked Questions
TOGINON scissors are made in Seki, Gifu, Japan. The company has operated its head office and factory there since its founding in 1980, and manufacturing, sales, and maintenance all run in-house.
TOGINON works across several cobalt alloy grades. The standard cutting range uses cobalt alloy steel; the NEO+ adds powder steel for a harder edge; and the Clan Spirit specifies Cobalt ZA18. The Queen thinning family uses a Cobalt Special grade. The specific grade for each model is listed on the individual product page.
The Queen series is TOGINON’s patented thinning range, built around a tooth geometry the company developed to reduce hair damage and produce a softer thinning result. The range includes the Petit Queen, Dr. Queen, Sopra Star, Sirius Dyna, Premium Queen, Queen Success, and Queen Type-R. The patent is registered in Japan, the United States, and Germany.
Yes. TOGINON makes left-handed models including the 0210 Reverse Excellent Queen thinning shear. For the current left-handed line see the TOGINON brand page.
TOGINON sells directly to stylists in Japan through a face-to-face sales network. International retailers carrying the range include Refun and Scissor Story. For current stockists see the TOGINON brand page.