Finger Rest (Tang)
Finger Rest / Tang (小指掛け, Kobikake)
Quick look
- What it is: A small hook below the ring finger hole for your little finger
- Purpose: Adds stability and control during cutting
- Removable: Most modern scissors allow you to detach it
- Japanese term: 小指掛け (kobikake)
Why it matters
The finger rest gives your pinky a place to sit, which provides an extra point of contact and more control over the scissors. Some stylists swear by it. Others remove it immediately, preferring the freedom of movement without it. Neither approach is wrong.
What matters is that the rest sits at a comfortable angle for your hand. If it digs into your finger or forces your pinky into an awkward position over a full day of cutting, remove it or look for a scissors with a differently shaped rest. Hand fatigue from a bad finger rest position accumulates slowly but can become a real problem over months.
| Related: Handle Types | Bumper / Silencer |
Sources
- Hikari Scissors selection guide