togiya
Togiya Japan Limited
About togiya
In brief
togiya is a Japanese scissor brand founded in 1965 in Aichi Prefecture, selling traditional handcrafted professional shears to 20+ countries.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 5.0–6.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
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The togiya range
11 models · 5.0–6.0 in
Cutting Scissors 10 models US$200–440Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- togiya CPC-50 Classic Cutting Scissors US$315
- togiya CPC Series Classic Cutting Scissors US$325
- togiya CPC-60 Classic Cutting Scissors US$380
7 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Thinning Scissors 1 model US$210Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
Pictured models
All 11 togiya model names
- togiya CPC-50 Classic Cutting Scissors
- togiya CPC Series Classic Cutting Scissors
- togiya CPC-60 Classic Cutting Scissors
- togiya GMC-50 Professional Cutting Scissors
- togiya GMC Series Professional Cutting Scissors
- togiya GMC-60 Professional Cutting Scissors
- togiya GMT-38 Global Series Thinning Scissors
- togiya LOOP Series Art Collection Cutting Scissors
- togiya LOOP-60 Art Collection Cutting Scissors
- togiya MKS Series Maximum Professional Scissors
- togiya MKS-60 Maximum Professional Scissors
Founder Tatsuya Miyata learned scissor making from his father, launched the Japanese scissor brand togiya in 1965, and incorporated it as Togiya Japan Limited in 1999, with head office and factory in Inuyama City, Aichi. The name is the Japanese word for sharpening; steels run from HITACHI 440C to a reinforced cobalt alloy on the Art Collection, and the company reports exports to more than 20 countries.
Overview
togiya is a Japanese scissor brand founded in 1965 by Tatsuya Miyata, who inherited traditional scissor making techniques from his father. The company was incorporated in 1999 as Togiya Japan Limited and is headquartered in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture. The brand name comes from the Japanese word for sharpening (togiya).
According to the brand, Miyata entered the steel materials business and recognized that many stylists were unsatisfied with the scissors available to them. This led him to develop a line of Japanese made professional scissors. togiya now reports selling to more than 20 countries worldwide.
Product Range
togiya produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The brand covers blunt cut, slide cut, point cut, volume control, texture control, and combination cut and thin techniques. The company says it combines traditional Japanese manufacturing methods with ongoing research and development to adopt new trends in scissor design.
togiya operates a head office and factory in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture.
Distribution
togiya sells through its own online shop. The brand reports exporting to more than 20 countries worldwide. For current stockists and ordering, the togiya online shop is the authoritative source.
Product range overview
Eleven Togiya cutting and thinning models carry guide prices from US$200 to US$440. This places the range in the mid-to-upper-mid professional tiers.
See Also
How togiya compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | togiyatogiya | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AuroAuro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | Price not documented | Price not documented | US$200–250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$424–499Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | HITACHI 440C, V-Gold No.1, Cobalt alloy | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 1 models | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | 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 | 1965 | 2006 | 1946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeIs togiya a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. togiya was founded in 1965 by Tatsuya Miyata, who learned scissor making from his father, and the company runs its head office and factory in Inuyama City, Aichi. Every pair is made in Japan.
What steel do togiya scissors use?
It depends on the series. Several models use HITACHI 440C stainless, while the Art Collection line uses a reinforced cobalt alloy.
How much do togiya scissors cost?
Handmade Japanese shears at mid-range money is the picture. Guide prices have yet to be added for togiya; the brand’s own online shop carries current pricing.
Does togiya make left-handed scissors?
Yes. togiya lists left-handed scissors beside its cutting and thinning shears in the range.
What is togiya known for?
togiya focuses on traditional handcrafted shears for blunt cut, slide cut, and point cut work, along with models built for volume and texture control.
Where can I buy togiya scissors?
togiya sells through its own online shop, and the brand reports exporting to more than 20 countries.
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