Butterfly
Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd.
About Butterfly
In brief
Butterfly is the flagship Japanese scissors brand of Tokyo Riki Co. (est. 1946), covering salon and barber specialties from blunt cuts to men's styling.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 7.0–7.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$250–350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-rangeTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
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Where to buy Butterfly
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The Butterfly range
3 models · 7.0–7.0 in
Cutting Scissors 3 models US$250–350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
Of the scissor lines Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd. produces, Butterfly is the flagship: the company, founded in 1946, handcrafts the range at its Tokyo factory in the Itabashi ward. The three cutting models, including the Irodori and NO.70, are all 7.0 inch and run US$250 to US$350 at guide prices; thinning and left-handed models are in the wider line.
About Butterfly
Butterfly is the flagship scissors brand of Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd., a Japanese manufacturer founded in 1946. The company is headquartered in the Itabashi ward of Tokyo. Tokyo Riki describes Butterfly as their primary line for hairdressing and beauty professionals.
Product Range
Butterfly’s catalog includes cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The brand covers a wide set of specialties: blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, volume control, texture control, continuous cutting, delicate cutting, hard hair cutting, and men’s hair cutting.
Butterfly covers men’s cutting, hard-hair cutting, and other salon and barber techniques within the Tokyo Riki range.
Availability
Butterfly scissors are carried by Scissor Dude and Scissors Shop Hayashi in Japan. Tokyo Riki also distributes through their own company website.
Heritage
Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd. has been producing scissors since 1946. Butterfly sits at the top of their brand hierarchy. The company also manufactures several other lines, including Hakucho, Alu-Coba, and Tohri, but Butterfly remains the flagship. According to Tokyo Riki, Butterfly scissors are designed for comfort, hand fit, and a soft but sharp cutting edge.
Sources
- Butterfly brand profile and Tokyo Riki manufacturer statements (tokyoriki.co.jp)
See Also
How Butterfly compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | ButterflyButterfly | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AuroAuro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$250–350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$514–1,207Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$424–499Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | Cobalt Alloy | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | — | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture… | Base cut, Step cut, Volume control, Texture control | Cobalt alloy builds, Multi-tooth thinning options, Handle… |
| Founded | 1946 | 2006 | 1946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs Butterfly a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Butterfly is the flagship line of Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd., a Japanese maker founded in 1946 and based in the Itabashi ward of Tokyo. The scissors are handcrafted at the company’s Tokyo factory, so every pair is made in Japan.
How much do Butterfly scissors cost?
Guide prices put the three Butterfly models between US$250 and US$350. Exact figures vary by model and retailer, so check current listings before buying.
What types of scissors does Butterfly make?
Butterfly builds cutting and thinning scissors, with models such as the Irodori, Irodori Super, and NO.70. Left-handed scissors are also part of the line-up.
Are Butterfly scissors available for left-handed stylists?
Yes. Left-handed models are included among Butterfly’s product types, so left-handed stylists have dedicated options in the range.
What is Butterfly known for?
Butterfly covers a wide spread of cutting work, from blunt and slide cutting to point cutting, texture control, and men’s hair cutting. Tokyo Riki tunes the line for comfort, hand fit, and a soft but sharp edge.
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