MATSUZAKI
マツザキ
Who it suits
Matsuzaki is a Japanese scissor manufacturer founded in 1898 in Tokyo, with over 125 years of in-house production heritage.
Price position
$400–3825 · tier 4 of 5
Profile completeness
7/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 12 catalogued
- Product types
- 3 documented
Before hairdressing shears, Matsuzaki made medical and surgical instruments; the Tokyo company Terukazu Matsuzaki founded in 1898 has stayed in the founding family for three generations. Today it trades as Matteck Matsuzaki Co., Ltd., and the 12 models span $400 to $3,825 at guide prices in 5.5 to 6.5 inch lengths.
Company Background
Matsuzaki is one of the oldest names in Japanese scissor manufacturing, founded in 1898 (Meiji 31) by Terukazu Matsuzaki in Tokyo. The company began making medical and surgical instruments before moving into hairdressing scissors, and has remained in the founding family across three generations. It operates today as Matteck Matsuzaki Co., Ltd., with its head office and factory in Nerima-ku, Tokyo; the Matteck name comes from the initials of its three presidents. More than 125 years of continuous, family-run operation place Matsuzaki among the small number of shear makers with genuine multi-generational heritage.
Product Range
Matsuzaki produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The brand’s specialty list is extensive: blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, stroke cutting, volume control (10 to 50 percent), texture control, dry cutting, chop cutting, and combined cut and thinning work. That breadth of technique support reflects the kind of catalog you would expect from a manufacturer with more than 120 years of refinement.
Distribution
In the United States, Matsuzaki shears are available through Precision Shears, Stay Sharp, Shear World, and TriCut. These are established specialty retailers, and the presence of Matsuzaki in their catalogs places the brand alongside other well regarded Japanese manufacturers.
Manufacturing Heritage
Matsuzaki’s Tokyo headquarters includes both offices and factory space, meaning the company maintains in-house production. Shears that come from a maker’s own factory benefit from tight batch-to-batch quality control and a direct feedback loop between the craftsmen forging the blades and the stylists using them.
Specifications and Technical Detail
For steel types, heat treatment, blade geometry, and current model specifications, see Matsuzaki’s official site at matsuzaki.jp or the authorised retailers listed above.
Sources
- Matsuzaki official website: matsuzaki.jp
See Also
Where to Buy
MATSUZAKI at a glance
- Budget
- Premium $400–800
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 12 models listed
- Established
- 1898
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles MATSUZAKI works in:
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking MATSUZAKI
ScissorPedia catalogues 4 retailers carrying MATSUZAKI.
- Precision Shears Online store — USA · ships to USA
- SHEAR WORLD Online store — USA · ships to USA
- Stay SHARP Online store — USA · ships to USA, Worldwide (free US shipping over $199)
- tricut.com Online store — USA · ships to USA, Worldwide (free US shipping)
The range, at a glance
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Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
Products
How MATSUZAKI compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
7 answers you can open one at a timeIs Matsuzaki a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Matsuzaki was founded in 1898 by Terukazu Matsuzaki in Tokyo, and it still runs its head office and factory in Nerima-ku, Tokyo. The shears are made in Japan.
Who is Matsuzaki made by?
Matsuzaki trades as Matteck Matsuzaki Co., Ltd. The Matteck name comes from the initials of its three presidents across the family’s three generations of ownership.
How much do Matsuzaki scissors cost?
Matsuzaki’s guide price range is wide: $400 to $3,825 over the 12 models. Most models sit between $400 and $1,099; the Venus cutting shears top the list at $3,825. Pricing reflects small-batch production with hand-finishing from the Tokyo workshop.
What sizes are Matsuzaki shears offered in?
Matsuzaki models sit between 5.5 and 6.5 inches, with 6.0 inch as the middle step. The range stays inside standard salon lengths.
Does Matsuzaki make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Matsuzaki offers left-handed scissors alongside its cutting and thinning shears.
What types of scissors does Matsuzaki make?
The range covers cutting shears, thinning and texturising shears, and left-handed models, supporting techniques from blunt cutting and point cutting to slide cutting and volume control.
Where can I buy Matsuzaki scissors?
Matsuzaki shears are sold through specialty retailers including Precision Shears, Stay Sharp, Shear World, and TriCut. The brand’s own site is matsuzaki.jp.
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