Matakki Toya 5.5in Scissor

If you're looking for a proper professional scissor that won't completely empty your wallet, the Matakki Toya is one of the most popular picks in UK salons and barbershops for good reason. It's positioned as Matakki's entry-level scissor, but that framing undersells it: the Toya goes through the same 120-stage manufacturing process as their Premium and Elite ranges, and the 5.5" blade works brilliantly for general cutting, barbering and everything in between.

Japanese 440C steel with a super sharp convex edge

The Toya is hand-crafted from Japanese 440C steel, which is exactly what you want in a cutting scissor. It takes and holds a genuinely sharp edge, resists corrosion well, and survives the daily reality of a busy salon environment. The convex edge is the top-tier blade geometry for hair cutting, giving you that effortless slicing feel through the hair that makes it excellent for slide cutting, point cutting and chip cutting where you need the blade to glide rather than chop.

Offset handle for a more natural hand position

The offset handle sets the thumb ring slightly forward of the finger ring, which matches the natural angle your hand sits at when you cut. Compared to a traditional symmetric handle, an offset shape keeps your elbow lower, your shoulder relaxed and your wrist straighter. Over a full day of back-to-back clients the reduction in fatigue is genuinely noticeable, and over the course of a career it really adds up.

Classic handle with removable finger rest

The classic handle shape and removable finger rest give you options depending on how you like to cut. Some stylists prefer the extra little anchor point for stability, others cut better without it and find it gets in the way. The finger rest pops out easily if you want to go without, so you can dial the scissor in to your own preference.

Equally at home on salon cuts and barbering

The Toya is one of those rare scissors that genuinely works for both sides of the trade. Hairdressers get on well with it for precision cutting, layering and texturising work; barbers reach for it for scissor-over-comb, tapering and finishing work. If you're in college or just starting your career and want one scissor that will handle pretty much every cutting technique you're being taught, this is a proper sensible choice that will stay in your kit long after you've qualified.

Key features at a glance

• 5.5" blade length
• Hand-crafted from Japanese 440C steel
• Super sharp convex cutting edge
• Offset handle for ergonomic comfort
• Classic handle shape with removable finger rest
• 120-stage manufacturing process, same as Matakki's Premium range
• Suitable for both barbers and hairdressers

Browse our full hairdressing scissors collection for more cutting options, or pair it with a thinning scissor to build out a full kit. If you're still training, it's well worth putting a new scissor through its paces on a training head before your first salon cuts with it. Free UK delivery on all orders.