Toki
Toki Scissors
Who it suits
Toki is a Japanese scissor brand made in Tsubame, Niigata, a historic metalworking center, offering cutting and thinning shears for professionals.
Price position
$400–550 · tier 4 of 5
Profile completeness
7/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 3 catalogued
- Product types
- 2 documented
- Materials
- 3 documented
Tsubame, Niigata, one of Japan’s historic metalworking centers, is where Toki makes its shears. The three models, two cutters and a thinner in 5.5 to 6.0 inches, sit between $400 and $550 at guide prices. Steels are VG10 and ATS314 cobalt alloys plus powder-metal Super Gold 2 on the SG2 series. Toki sells through its own site, with Shear Integrity stocking the brand in the US.
Overview
Toki is a Japanese scissor brand based in Tsubame, Niigata. The Tsubame region is one of Japan’s historic metalworking centers, and Toki manufactures its scissors there. The brand operates under Toki Scissors and sells through its own site as well as through Shear Integrity’s online store.
Product Range
Toki offers cutting scissors and thinning scissors. Their stated specialties include blunt cutting, chop cutting, dry cutting, volume control (up to 30% and up to 60%), texture control (up to 10%), base cutting, and rough cutting. That range covers both precision salon work and heavier bulk removal, suggesting the lineup is designed for stylists who handle a variety of hair types and services.
Manufacturing
According to Toki, all of their scissors are made in Tsubame, Japan. The brand emphasizes that each pair is thoroughly inspected before shipping. Tsubame has a long tradition of metal manufacturing that extends well beyond scissors, and several other professional shear brands also produce in this region.
Distribution
Toki sits in the premium price band, roughly $400 to $800 a pair. The brand is currently expanding its distributor network and is actively seeking new partners worldwide. In the US market, Toki shears are available through Shear Integrity. For direct inquiries, the brand can be reached through its website or via Instagram at @tokiscissors.
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Toki at a glance
- Budget
- Premium $400–800
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 3 models listed
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Toki works in:
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Toki
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying Toki.
- SHEAR INTEGRITY Online store — USA · ships to USA
The range, at a glance
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Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
Products
How Toki 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 Toki a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Toki is a Japanese brand based in Tsubame, Niigata, a historic metalworking region, and it makes its shears in Japan.
What kinds of scissors does Toki make?
Toki makes professional cutting scissors and thinning scissors. The lineup includes the AB cutting series, the AB D thinning series, and the powder-steel SG2 series, covering everything from blunt and chop cutting to volume and texture control.
What steel does Toki use in its scissors?
Toki uses cobalt alloy steels VG10 and ATS314, with a powder-metal Super Gold 2 on its SG2 line.
How much do Toki scissors cost?
Toki’s models run $400 to $550 at guide prices, premium territory for Japan-made professional shears. Current prices are on the Toki site and through Shear Integrity in the US.
Where can I buy Toki scissors?
Toki sells through its own website, and in the US its shears are stocked by Shear Integrity.
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