Butterfly
- Japan
- Est. 1946
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Budget Luxury
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.
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 catalogued here, including the Irodori and NO.70, are all 7.0 inch and run $250 to $350 at...
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 catalogued here, including the Irodori and NO.70, are all 7.0 inch and run $250 to $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.
That range of specialty coverage makes Butterfly the most versatile line in the Tokyo Riki family. The inclusion of men’s hair cutting and hard hair cutting as explicit specialties suggests models tuned for barber work as well as salon use.
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
Where to Buy
Butterfly at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 3 models listed
- Established
- 1946
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Butterfly works in:
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Butterfly
ScissorPedia catalogues 2 retailers carrying Butterfly.
- Scissors shop Hayashi — Japan
- SCISSOR Dude — USA · ships to USA
Products
How Butterfly Compares
| Brand | Butterfly | Naruto | Hikari | TOGINON |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$250–US$350 | US$350–US$600 | US$350–US$1,950 | US$450–US$600 |
| Steel | Cobalt Alloy | Cobalt Alloy | Cobalt Alloy | Cobalt Alloy |
| Blade types | Convex | Convex | Convex | Convex |
| Handles | Classic, Offset | Offset, Classic | Offset, Classic | Offset |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Continuous cut, Delicate cut, Hard hair cut, Men's hair cut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control(5~60%), Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Dress cutting, Deep cut, Layer cut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Texture control (8%, 20%), Volume control, Precision cut, Graduation, Layer cut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning |
| Founded | 1946 | 1963 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Known for | — | Japanese maker handcrafting scissors one by one since 1963 | Originated the Precision Convex Edge blade | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Guide prices put the three catalogued Butterfly models between $250 and $350. Exact figures vary by model and retailer, so check current listings before buying.
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.
Yes. Left-handed models are listed among Butterfly’s product types, so left-handed stylists have dedicated options in the range.
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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