Tokyo Riki
Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd.
About Tokyo Riki
In brief
Tokyo Riki is a Japanese scissor manufacturer founded in 1946, producing multiple brand lines including Butterfly, Hakucho, and Alu-Coba.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 5.0–8.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$143–442Price band US$200–400 · Mid-rangeTypical documented price, not a quoteBuying routes
Where to buy Tokyo Riki
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Catalog map
The Tokyo Riki range
5 models · 5.0–8.0 in
Cutting Scissors 4 models US$143–442Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
- Tokyo Riki Arcoba AC Cutting Scissors
- Tokyo Riki Hakucho SUPER Cutting Scissors US$143
- Tokyo Riki Kocho Cobalt Cutting Scissors US$442
1 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Thinning Scissors 1 model Price not documented
Pictured models
No reviewed model photography is available yet.
All 5 Tokyo Riki model names
Butterfly, Hakucho, Alu-Coba, and Tohri all trace back to Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd., the Itabashi, Tokyo scissor maker established in 1946 that also sells under its own name. The company’s own-name catalog runs cutting, thinning, and left-handed shears, mainly in cobalt steel, with thinning models covering volume control of roughly 15 to 45 percent.
About Tokyo Riki
Tokyo Riki is a Japanese scissors manufacturer founded in 1946. The company operates as Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd. and is headquartered in the Itabashi ward of Tokyo at 1-29-5 Nakadai. Tokyo Riki is both a manufacturer and a parent company for several distinct scissors brands.
Product Range
Under its own name, Tokyo Riki produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The brand’s specialties are broad: blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, volume control (15 to 45%), texture control, continuous cutting, delicate cutting, hard hair cutting, and men’s hair cutting.
Brand Family
Tokyo Riki manufactures multiple scissor lines beyond the core Tokyo Riki brand. These include Butterfly (their flagship line), Hakucho, Alu-Coba, and Tohri. Each sub brand targets different cutting styles, price points, and ergonomic preferences. The Alu-Coba line, for example, uses aluminum handles for reduced weight, while Butterfly is positioned as the premium all purpose range.
Heritage
Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd. has been in continuous operation since 1946. That makes them one of the older scissor manufacturers in Japan. Nearly eight decades of production have given the company time to develop and refine multiple product lines across the professional styling and barbering markets.
Sources
- Tokyo Riki brand profile and manufacturer statements (tokyoriki.co.jp)
Buying context
Tokyo Riki is a professional scissor brand headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. For current model specifications, pricing, and availability, consult the retailer carrying Tokyo Riki in your market.
See Also
How Tokyo Riki compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | Tokyo RikiTokyo Riki | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AuroAuro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$143–442Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$514–1,207Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$424–499Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | Cobalt steel | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 1 models | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | 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 | 1946 | 2006 | 1946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeIs Tokyo Riki a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Tokyo Riki Co., Ltd. is a Japanese maker established in 1946, with its base in the Itabashi ward of Tokyo. Its scissors are made in Japan.
What scissor lines does Tokyo Riki make?
Beyond its own name, Tokyo Riki produces several scissor lines, including Butterfly, Hakucho, and Alu-Coba, the last of which pairs aluminum handles with cobalt blades for a lighter feel.
What steel does Tokyo Riki use?
Tokyo Riki works mainly in cobalt steel, which it uses across its cutting and thinning ranges.
How much do Tokyo Riki scissors cost?
Tokyo Riki holds a mid-range position among Japanese professional shears. The maker’s site at tokyoriki.co.jp lists current models and prices.
Does Tokyo Riki make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Its catalog lists left-handed cutting and thinning scissors alongside the standard right-handed range.
What is Tokyo Riki known for?
It builds shears for a wide spread of techniques, from blunt and point cutting to slide cutting and texture work, with thinning models offering volume control of roughly 15 to 45 percent.
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