matsukaze
matsukaze
About matsukaze
In brief
Matsukaze is a scissor brand founded in 1976 with Japanese manufacturing roots, now headquartered in South Korea with 90% automated production.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 5.5–6.0 in
Profile updated Sep 2026
Price
US$139–808Price band US$200–400 · Mid-rangeTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
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Catalog map
The matsukaze range
17 models · 5.5–6.0 in
Cutting Scissors 17 models US$139–808Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
- Matsukaze AC US$139
- Matsukaze ANGEL US$536
- Matsukaze APOLLON US$391
14 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Pictured models
All 17 matsukaze model names
- Matsukaze AC
- Matsukaze ANGEL
- Matsukaze APOLLON
- Matsukaze ARES
- Matsukaze HANA
- Matsukaze M3-55K 5.5" FLT Boomerang Offset Sword Blade Scissors
- Matsukaze M3
- Matsukaze M3L Left-Hand
- Matsukaze M7
- Matsukaze MC3
- Matsukaze MC5
- Matsukaze MK-56 5.6" SPN Semi-Offset Convex Scissors
- Matsukaze NEMO
- Matsukaze PILOT
- Matsukaze REX
- Matsukaze RHEA
- Matsukaze TORY
Matsukaze, the scissor company in Siheung-si, South Korea, founded in 1976, fields five named lines (TORY, NEMO, HANA, M3, M7) of cutting, thinning, and left-handed shears, sold direct at matsukaze.kr. Guide prices run from US$139 to US$808.
About Matsukaze
Matsukaze is a scissors brand with Japanese manufacturing origins, founded in 1976. The company is headquartered in Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea, and the brand’s online store operates from a Korean domain (matsukaze.kr). Matsukaze’s marketing references Japanese manufacturing roots and connections to Japanese craftsmanship.
Product Range
Matsukaze produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. Their specialties cover blunt cutting, point cutting, volume control, texture control, thinning, and slide cutting.
Manufacturing
According to the company, Matsukaze’s production process is approximately 90% automated, including mechanical forging, heat treatment, and computer wire cutting. The final steps are completed by hand by skilled artisans. The brand states that they oversee the entire process from raw material selection through to finished product.
Matsukaze names Shigeru Company under Chairman Fujita as the manufacturing entity. The brand describes controlled facility conditions as part of maintaining consistent quality at accessible prices.
Heritage
Matsukaze has been operating since 1976, giving it over 50 years in the scissors business. The brand positions itself as a high volume manufacturer focused on delivering professional quality tools at accessible price points.
Sources
- Matsukaze brand profile and manufacturer statements (matsukaze.kr)
Product range overview
Fifteen of the seventeen cataloged Matsukaze models carry guide prices, from US$139 to US$808. Most sit in the mid-range band, and cutting and thinning options run across the price ladder. The depth of the Matsukaze catalog (seventeen models) makes it one of the larger single-brand ranges in the Takano Canada professional portfolio.
See Also
How matsukaze compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | matsukazematsukaze | AichiAichi | AikyoAikyo | AkkohsAkkohs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Typical price | US$139–808Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$280–290Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$345–350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$195–585Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | — | 440C Stainless Steel | V10 Cobalt, ATS-314 Cobalt Steel, Japanese Stainless Steel | Cobalt Alloy, Super Gold II |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | Offset, Even | Offset, Even | Offset, Even |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | — | 4 models | 1 models | 3 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Th… | — | — | — |
| Founded | 1976 | 2015 | — | 1978 |
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeIs Matsukaze a Korean scissor brand?
Matsukaze is a South Korea-based brand, run by Matsukaze Co., Ltd. with its headquarters in Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do.
What does Matsukaze make?
Matsukaze produces professional cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed models, with named lines such as TORY, NEMO, HANA, M3, and M7.
Are left-handed Matsukaze scissors available?
Yes. Matsukaze lists left-handed builds next to its standard right-handed cutting and thinning models.
How much do Matsukaze scissors cost?
Matsukaze guide prices run from US$139 to US$808; the official store at matsukaze.kr carries current pricing for the full range.
What cutting techniques are Matsukaze scissors built for?
The range covers blunt cutting, point cutting, slide cutting, and texture and volume work, so it suits a mix of classic and texturizing styles.
Where can I buy Matsukaze scissors?
Matsukaze sells through its official online store at matsukaze.kr, which carries the current cutting, thinning, and left-handed lineup.
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