Matakki Hazuki 5.5in Scissor

The Matakki Hazuki is one of Matakki's best-selling professional scissors, and it's easy to see why once you pick one up. It sits in Matakki's 4-star Premium Collection, which is a meaningful step up from their entry-level Toya range and delivers genuinely elite cutting quality at a more accessible price than the 5-star Elite range. Crafted from Japanese 440C Aichi steel with super sharp convex blades, a perfectly balanced 62g weight and Matakki's high-grade screw assembly system, this is a scissor that performs day in, day out without drama.

Where the Hazuki sits in the Matakki range

Matakki organise their scissors into a clear tiering system. The Toya is their 3-star introductory scissor, the Hazuki is their 4-star Premium workhorse, and the Elite Collection (Assassin, Legacy, Ryoma) sits above as the 5-star top tier. The Hazuki is the sweet spot for most working stylists: properly professional construction, premium materials, and the kind of cutting feel you'd expect from much more expensive scissors, but without the price tag that comes with VG-10 steel and exotic finishes. If you're buying your first proper professional scissor, or upgrading from a student pair, this is the tier you want.

Japanese 440C Aichi steel

The Hazuki is forged from 440C Aichi steel, sourced from the Aichi region of Japan where a significant portion of the world's premium professional scissor steel is produced. 440C is one of the most respected cutting-tool steels available, combining genuinely razor-sharp edge capability, long edge retention, and excellent corrosion resistance. With a Rockwell hardness of 61, the blades are properly hard-wearing, and Matakki quote a realistic working lifespan of 20 to 25 years with proper care — this is a scissor that will stay in your kit for a genuine chunk of your career.

Super sharp convex blades

The convex blade geometry is the premium scissor-maker's choice for good reason. It delivers the sharpest and smoothest cutting edge available, which means the blade glides through the hair rather than pushing or chopping it. For slide cutting, point cutting, and any technique where the blade spends time travelling along the hair shaft, convex is the geometry you want. The Hazuki's convex edges are Matakki's signature, and they feel properly professional from the first closure.

High-grade screw assembly for consistent tension

The premium tension screw is the quiet detail that makes a bigger difference than most buyers realise. Cheap scissor screws gradually loosen or tighten during use, meaning your blade tension drifts through the day and the scissor starts feeling inconsistent. The Hazuki's high-grade screw assembly system holds its tension properly — once you've dialled it in to your preferred setting, it stays exactly there through weeks of cutting. That consistency is genuinely what you're paying for with a premium scissor, and you notice it most when you go back to a cheaper one.

Lightweight, balanced and ergonomic

At 62g, the 5.5" Hazuki is lightweight in the hand, which reduces fatigue over long cutting days. The offset handle shape positions your thumb forward of your fingers in a naturally relaxed angle, keeping your wrist straight and your elbow low. The fixed finger rest gives you extra stability for precision work and detailed placement. Between the weight, the balance and the handle shape, this is a scissor that genuinely disappears in the hand — which is exactly what you want.

Key features at a glance

• 5.5" blade length, 62g weight
• Matakki 4-star Premium Collection
• Japanese 440C Aichi steel, Rockwell hardness 61
• Super sharp convex cutting blades
• Premium high-grade screw assembly for consistent tension
• Offset handle with fixed finger rest
• 20-25 year working lifespan with proper care
• Matakki lifetime steel guarantee + 12-month drop warranty
• Includes Matakki scissor oil, tension key, polishing cloth and maintenance guide
• Also available in 6", 6.5" and 7" sizes

Browse our full hairdressing scissors collection for more cutting options across the Matakki range and other professional brands, or pair the Hazuki with a matching thinning scissor to complete a proper pro kit — the Hazuki is also available as a matching cutter-and-thinner set for stylists building their first full kit. Stepping up to a premium scissor for the first time? It's worth breaking it in on a training head for a few sessions to get used to the feel before taking it to a client. Free UK delivery on all orders.