The Best Tohri Scissors
Tohri is a Japanese scissor brand manufactured by Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd., founded in 1946 in Itabashi, Tokyo, the same factory that makes Butterfly, Hakucho, and Alu-Coba. Three models carry guide prices of US$180 to US$190: two cutters and a thinner in 5.5 and 6.0 inch lengths.
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What are the best Tohri scissors?
The Ryoko R55 (US$180) and T40 Thinner (US$180) form the core pair. The Ryoko R60 (US$190) is the longer cutter for stylists who prefer a 6.0 inch blade. All three come from Tokyo Riki's Itabashi factory. Cobalt steel is used on upper Tohri models.
Tohri sits in the mid tier of the Tokyo Riki family, between the entry Hakucho (US$175) and the flagship Butterfly (US$250 to US$350). The two Ryoko cutting models cover 5.5 and 6.0 inch; the T40 is a thinning model. Tokyo Riki has maintained its Itabashi manufacturing base since 1946.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Tohri Ryoko R-55 Cutting Scissors Tohri | Pick 2 Tohri T-40 Thinning Scissors Tohri | Pick 3 Tohri Ryoko R-60 Cutting Scissors Tohri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$180Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$180Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$190Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Symmetrical | Offset | Symmetrical |
| Blade type | Not listed | Thinning | Not listed |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
3 Tohri picks from US$180 to US$190
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Tohri Ryoko R-55 Cutting Scissors
- Symmetrical handle
- 5.5″
Available through the Tohri retailer network.
View Tohri Ryoko R-55 Cutting Scissors - 2Tohri
Tohri T-40 Thinning Scissors
- Offset handle
- Thinning blade
- 6.0″
Available through the Tohri retailer network.
View Tohri T-40 Thinning Scissors - 3Tohri
Tohri Ryoko R-60 Cutting Scissors
- Symmetrical handle
- 6.0″
Available through the Tohri retailer network.
View Tohri Ryoko R-60 Cutting Scissors
The Tohri range
Tohri is a Japanese scissor brand manufactured by Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd., founded in 1946 in Itabashi, Tokyo, the same factory that makes Butterfly, Hakucho, and Alu-Coba. Three models carry guide prices of US$180 to US$190: two cutters and a thinner in 5.5 and 6.0 inch lengths.
Tohri sits in the mid tier of the Tokyo Riki family, between the entry Hakucho (US$175) and the flagship Butterfly (US$250 to US$350). The two Ryoko cutting models cover 5.5 and 6.0 inch; the T40 is a thinning model. Tokyo Riki has maintained its Itabashi manufacturing base since 1946.
How we chose
The Ryoko R55 (US$180) and T40 Thinner (US$180) form the core pair. The Ryoko R60 (US$190) is the longer cutter for stylists who prefer a 6.0 inch blade. All three come from Tokyo Riki’s Itabashi factory. Cobalt steel is used on upper Tohri models. Tohri sits in the mid tier of the Tokyo Riki family, between the entry Hakucho (US$175) and the flagship Butterfly (US$250 to US$350). The two Ryoko cutting models cover 5.5 and 6.0 inch; the T40 is a thinning model. Tokyo Riki has maintained its Itabashi manufacturing base since 1946. 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 Tohri scissors?
Tohri is manufactured by Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd., founded in 1946 in Itabashi ward, Tokyo. The same factory produces the Butterfly, Hakucho, and Alu-Coba lines.
How does Tohri compare to Butterfly in the Tokyo Riki range?
Tohri is priced at US$180 to US$190 and sits between the entry Hakucho (US$175) and the flagship Butterfly (US$250 to US$350) in the Tokyo Riki family.
How much do Tohri scissors cost?
The three catalogued Tohri models carry guide prices of US$180 to US$190 — the Ryoko R55 and T40 Thinner at around US$180 and the Ryoko R60 at around US$190.