MATSUZAKI
マツザキ
- Japan
- Est. 1898
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Budget Luxury
Matsuzaki is a Japanese scissor manufacturer founded in 1898 in Tokyo, with over 125 years of in-house production heritage.
Company BackgroundMatsuzaki is one of the oldest names in Japanese scissor manufacturing, with a founding year of 1898. The company operates as Matteck Matsuzaki Co., Ltd., headquartered in Nerima-ku, Tokyo. Over a century of continuous operation makes Matsuzaki one of a small number of shear makers that can claim genuine...
Company Background
Matsuzaki is one of the oldest names in Japanese scissor manufacturing, with a founding year of 1898. The company operates as Matteck Matsuzaki Co., Ltd., headquartered in Nerima-ku, Tokyo. Over a century of continuous operation makes Matsuzaki one of a small number of shear makers that can claim genuine multi-generational heritage in the industry.
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.
What We Know So Far
Despite being one of the oldest active shear manufacturers in Japan, detailed English language information about Matsuzaki’s specific steel types, heat treatment processes, and blade geometries is limited. The company’s website provides some information in English, but much of the deeper technical content is in Japanese. If you have direct experience with Matsuzaki shears or can share details about their construction, we welcome contributions through our contact page.
Sources
- Matsuzaki official website: matsuzaki.jp
Product Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking MATSUZAKI
ScissorPedia catalogues 4 retailers carrying MATSUZAKI.
- Precision Shears — USA · ships to USA
- SHEAR WORLD — USA · ships to USA
- Stay SHARP — USA · ships to USA, Worldwide (free US shipping over $199)
- tricut.com — USA · ships to USA, Worldwide (free US shipping)
Products
How MATSUZAKI Compares
| Brand | MATSUZAKI | Shisato | Kamisori | Niigata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | Hitachi ATS-314 Super Cobalt Stainless, Hitachi V-10 Cobalt Alloy, 440C High Carbon Stainless | ATS-314, VG-10, 440C, SUS440C | — |
| Handles | — | — | Offset, Crane, Swivel, Double Swivel | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Stroke cut, Volume control(10~50%), Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Dry cut, Chop cut | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Precision cut, Texturizing, Scissor-over-comb, Layering, Slicing | — |
| Founded | 1898 | 1989 | 2005 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
MATSUZAKI scissors are manufactured in Japan by MATTECK MATSUZAKI Co.,ltd, established in 1898 in Matteck Matsuzaki Co..
MATSUZAKI scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with Alu-Coba, Axis, BMC. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
MATSUZAKI specializes in Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Stroke cut, Volume control(10~50%), and 4 more.
