Tohri
Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd.
Who it suits
Tohri is a Japanese scissors line by Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd., founded in 1946, specializing in base cutting and thinning shears for professionals.
Price position
$180–190 · tier 2 of 5
Profile completeness
8/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 3 catalogued
- Product types
- 2 documented
- Materials
- 2 documented
Tohri, Butterfly, Hakucho, and Alu-Coba all come out of the same Tokyo maker, parent company Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd., founded in 1946 and based in Itabashi. The three Tohri models run $180 to $190 at guide prices, two cutters and a thinner in 5.5 and 6.0 inch lengths. Cobalt steel goes on the upper models, stainless on the rest.
About Tohri
Tohri is a Japanese scissors brand manufactured by Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd. The parent company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in the Itabashi ward of Tokyo. Tohri is one of several professional scissor lines produced under the Tokyo Riki umbrella, alongside brands like Butterfly, Hakucho, and Alu-Coba.
Product Range
Tohri’s catalog includes cutting scissors and thinning scissors. The brand’s specialties are base cutting and thinning, with a cut ratio of about 25%.
That focused specialty set positions Tohri as a more targeted line within the Tokyo Riki portfolio, rather than a general purpose range. Stylists who need a reliable base cutting and thinning tool may find the Tohri line worth evaluating.
Availability
Tohri scissors are carried by Takano in Canada and Scissors Shop Hayashi in Japan.
Heritage
Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd. has been manufacturing scissors since 1946. The Tohri line is part of a family of brands that together cover a wide spectrum of cutting styles and price points. Tokyo Riki’s long history in the Japanese scissors industry gives their product lines a substantial manufacturing pedigree.
Sources
- Tohri brand profile and Tokyo Riki manufacturer statements (tokyoriki.co.jp)
See Also
Product range overview
Three TOHRI models carry guide prices from $180 to $190, a consistent price band that runs across cutting and thinning builds. The $180 to $190 tier places TOHRI in the accessible mid-range professional market, with a compact three-model catalogue that covers core cutting and blending requirements.
Where to Buy
Tohri at a glance
- Budget
- Entry-level $100–200
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 3 models listed
- Established
- 1946
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Tohri works in:
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Tohri
ScissorPedia catalogues 2 retailers carrying Tohri.
- TAKANO Online store — Canada
- Scissors shop Hayashi Online store — Japan
The range, at a glance
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Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
Products
How Tohri compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs Tohri a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Tohri is a scissor line from Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd., a Japanese maker founded in 1946 and based in the Itabashi ward of Tokyo. The shears are made in Japan.
What kind of scissors does Tohri make?
Tohri focuses on cutting scissors and thinning shears for professionals. The line is built around base cutting and thinning work, with thinners running a cut ratio of around 25 percent.
What steel do Tohri scissors use?
The upper-tier Tohri models are made with cobalt steel, while other models in the range use a stainless steel construction.
How much do Tohri scissors cost?
The three Tohri models run $180 to $190 at guide prices, an accessible level for shears made in Japan. Takano in Canada and Scissors Shop Hayashi in Japan list current prices.
Where can I buy Tohri scissors?
Tohri is stocked by Takano in Canada and Scissors Shop Hayashi in Japan. You can also reach the maker through the Tokyo Riki website.
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