Tokoya
About Tokoya
In brief
Tokoya is a Japanese professional hair scissor brand available through Edgemaster International, a US specialty retailer serving salons and barbers.
5.5–5.75 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
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Where to buy Tokoya
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The Tokoya range
5 models · 5.5–5.75 in
Cutting Scissors 4 models US$299–449Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Tokoya JCS575 Professional Cutting Scissors US$299
- Tokoya JPSR Professional Cutting Scissors US$299
- Tokoya OJS Set Scissors and Thinning Set US$449
1 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Thinning Scissors 1 model US$299Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
Pictured models
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All 5 Tokoya model names
Tokoya takes its name from the Japanese word for barbershop (床屋, tokoya), and that word is also its market. The brand builds professional hair shears for the barber and salon trades. The catalogue lists 440C steel across cutting and thinning models such as the three-hole JPSR and the offset JCS575, with a razor and a set option alongside; US specialty retailer Edgemaster International carries the line.
Product range
The line runs across cutting and thinning shears, with a razor and a set option alongside the individual models. Construction details vary by model: the JPSR uses a three-hole handle, while the JCS575 pairs an offset handle with a click-plate tension adjuster, convex edges, and a black finish.
Steel and where made
Tokoya blades are built from 440C, the grade the brand publishes across its catalogue. The JPSR is described as authentic Japanese 440C and the JCS575 as forged Japanese 440C. See our 440C guide for how the metallurgy behaves at the edge.
Availability
Tokoya scissors are carried by Edgemaster International in the United States, with most cutting and thinning models priced around US$299. For current model specifications, steel descriptions, and pricing, the authoritative source is the Edgemaster International storefront.
Product range overview
Five Tokoya models carry guide prices from US$299 to US$449, covering professional cutting and thinning in the mid-to-upper-mid tier.
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How Tokoya compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | TokoyaTokoya | 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 | 440C | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 1 models | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | — | 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 | — | 2006 | 1946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs Tokoya a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Tokoya is a Japanese professional hair scissor brand, and the name comes from tokoya (床屋), the Japanese word for barbershop.
What steel do Tokoya scissors use?
Tokoya publishes 440C across its catalogue, described as authentic Japanese 440C on models like the JPSR and forged Japanese 440C on the JCS575.
How much do Tokoya scissors cost?
The line sits in the professional middle ground. US retailer Edgemaster International lists current Tokoya models and prices.
What does Tokoya make?
The line covers cutting and thinning shears, with a razor and a set option alongside the individual models such as the three-hole JPSR and the offset JCS575.
Where can I buy Tokoya scissors?
Tokoya scissors are carried by Edgemaster International, a US specialty retailer serving salons and barbers, which is the authoritative source for current models and pricing.
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