Tohri
- Japan
- Est. 1946
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Budget Luxury
Tohri is a Japanese scissors line by Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd., founded in 1946, specializing in base cutting and thinning shears for professionals.
About TohriTohri 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...
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 listed 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)
Product Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Tohri
ScissorPedia catalogues 2 retailers carrying Tohri.
- TAKANO — Canada
- Scissors shop Hayashi — Japan
Products
How Tohri Compares
| Brand | Tohri | PHX-Japan | CORTA | Lumiere |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Base cut, Thinning, Cut ratio about 25% | Slide cut, Chop cut, Fine cut, Vertical cut, Texture control (20-30%), Texture control (30-40%), Texture control (40-50%), Volume control, Straight cut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Chop cut, Dry cut, Line cut, Gradation, Texture control, Volume control | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Base cut, Dry cutting, Wet cutting, Push cut, Pull cut |
| Founded | 1946 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Tohri scissors are manufactured in Japan by Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd., established in 1946 in Itabashi-ku.
Tohri 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.
Tohri specializes in Base cut, Thinning, Cut ratio about 25%.
