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.
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 catalogued here run $180 to $190 at guide prices, two cutters and a thinner in 5.5 and 6.0 inch lengths....
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 catalogued here 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 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)
See Also
Product range overview
Three TOHRI models are catalogued at $180–$190 — a consistent price band that runs across cutting and thinning builds. The $180–$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 — Canada
- Scissors shop Hayashi — Japan
Products
How Tohri Compares
| Brand | Tohri | Hakucho | Alu-Coba | Kikui |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$180–US$190 | US$175–US$175 | US$200–US$250 | US$700–US$900 |
| Steel | Cobalt steel, Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy, Stainless Steel |
| Blade types | — | Convex | — | — |
| Handles | Classic, Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset, Classic |
| Specialties | Base cut, Thinning, Cut ratio about 25% | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Texture control, Volume control, Cut & Thinning, Base cut, Finishing, Rough cut, Thinning | Base cut, Step cut, Volume control, Texture control | Slide cut, Thinning(20-25%), Thinning(30-35%) |
| Founded | 1946 | 1946 | 1946 | 1953 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
The upper-tier Tohri models are made with cobalt steel, while other models in the range use a stainless steel construction.
The three Tohri models catalogued here 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.
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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