MATSUZAKI
マツザキ
About MATSUZAKI
In brief
Matsuzaki is a Japanese scissor manufacturer founded in 1898 in Tokyo, with over 125 years of in-house production heritage.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 5.5–6.5 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$400–3,825Price band US$400–800 · PremiumTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
4 retailers- Precision Shears (opens in a new tab)
- SHEAR WORLD (opens in a new tab)
- Stay SHARP (opens in a new tab)
- tricut.com (opens in a new tab)
Buying routes
Where to buy MATSUZAKI
Retailers ScissorPedia has cataloged. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
US & Canada 4 retailers
Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalog map
The MATSUZAKI range
12 models · 5.5–6.5 in
Cutting Scissors 8 models US$575–3,825Price band US$800+ · Luxury
- Matsuzaki Black Titanium Cutting Shears US$1,050
- Matsuzaki EDS Cutting Shears US$799
- Matsuzaki ES Cutting Shears US$575
5 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Thinning Scissors 3 models US$400–648Price band US$400–800 · Premium
Texturizing Scissors 1 model US$880Price band US$800+ · Luxury
Pictured models
All 12 MATSUZAKI model names
- Matsuzaki Black Titanium Cutting Shears
- Matsuzaki Color Fuzzy 5537 Thinning Shears
- Matsuzaki EDS Cutting Shears
- Matsuzaki ES 6035D Fuzzy Thinning Shears
- Matsuzaki ES Cutting Shears
- Matsuzaki Fuzzy 5537 Thinning Shears
- Matsuzaki J-Rough 1250 Texturizing Shears
- Matsuzaki Mantis 77 Cut R Cutting Shears
- Matsuzaki MLDS Cutting Shears
- Matsuzaki MWQ Cutting Swivel Shears
- Matsuzaki SLB Cutting Shears
- Matsuzaki Venus Cutting Shears
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 US$400 to US$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 authorized retailers listed above.
Sources
- Matsuzaki official website: matsuzaki.jp
See Also
How MATSUZAKI compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | MATSUZAKIMATSUZAKI | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AuroAuro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$400–3,825Price band US$400–800 · Premium | 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 | — | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 4 models | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Stroke cut, Volume contr… | 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 | 1898 | 2006 | 1946 | — |
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: US$400 to US$3,825 over the 12 models. Most models sit between US$400 and US$1,099; the Venus cutting shears top the list at US$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 texturizing 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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