The Best Toki Scissors
Toki is a Japanese scissor brand based in Tsubame, Niigata, one of Japan's historic metalworking centres. Three models carry guide prices of US$400 to US$550: two cutters and a thinner in 5.5 to 6.0 inch lengths, in VG-10, ATS-314 cobalt, and Super Gold 2 powder metal steels.
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What are the best Toki scissors?
The AB-S Series (US$400) and AB-D Series Thinning (US$400) form the entry pair. The SG2 Series (US$550) is the flagship in Super Gold 2 powder metal steel — the highest-performance alloy in the Toki range. Toki sells through its own site and through Shear Integrity in the USA.
Tsubame-Sanjo is one of the most important metalworking regions in Japan, producing hardware, cutlery, and scissors alongside agricultural tools. Toki’s SG2 (Super Gold 2) series uses powder metallurgy steel, the same production method that gives premium Japanese alloys their fine carbide structure and edge retention.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Toki AB S Series Cutting Scissors Toki | Pick 2 Toki AB D Series Thinning Scissors Toki | Pick 3 Toki SG2 Series Cutting Scissors Toki |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$400Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$400Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$550Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | VG10 | VG10 | SG2 (Super Gold 2) Powder Steel |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset 3D | Offset | 3D Offset |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
3 Toki picks from US$400 to US$550
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Toki AB S Series Cutting Scissors
- VG10
- Offset 3D handle
- 5.5 · 6.0″
Available through the Toki retailer network.
View Toki AB S Series Cutting Scissors - 2Toki
Toki AB D Series Thinning Scissors
- VG10
- Offset handle
- 6.0″
Available through the Toki retailer network.
View Toki AB D Series Thinning Scissors - 3Toki
Toki SG2 Series Cutting Scissors
- SG2 (Super Gold 2) Powder Steel
- 3D Offset handle
- 5.5 · 6.0″
Available through the Toki retailer network.
View Toki SG2 Series Cutting Scissors
The Toki range
Toki is a Japanese scissor brand based in Tsubame, Niigata, one of Japan’s historic metalworking centres. Three models carry guide prices of US$400 to US$550: two cutters and a thinner in 5.5 to 6.0 inch lengths, in VG-10, ATS-314 cobalt, and Super Gold 2 powder metal steels.
Tsubame-Sanjo is one of the most important metalworking regions in Japan, producing hardware, cutlery, and scissors alongside agricultural tools. Toki’s SG2 (Super Gold 2) series uses powder metallurgy steel, the same production method that gives premium Japanese alloys their fine carbide structure and edge retention.
How we chose
The AB-S Series (US$400) and AB-D Series Thinning (US$400) form the entry pair. The SG2 Series (US$550) is the flagship in Super Gold 2 powder metal steel — the highest-performance alloy in the Toki range. Toki sells through its own site and through Shear Integrity in the USA. Tsubame-Sanjo is one of the most important metalworking regions in Japan, producing hardware, cutlery, and scissors alongside agricultural tools. Toki’s SG2 (Super Gold 2) series uses powder metallurgy steel, the same production method that gives premium Japanese alloys their fine carbide structure and edge retention. 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 timeWhere is Toki based?
Toki is based in Tsubame, Niigata, one of Japan’s historic metalworking centres known for hardware, cutlery, and professional tools.
What is SG2 steel?
SG2 (Super Gold 2) is a powder metal alloy steel. Powder metallurgy produces fine carbide distribution for excellent edge retention and sharpness. Toki uses it in the SG2 Series at US$550.
Where can I buy Toki scissors?
Toki sells through its own official site and through Shear Integrity in the USA.