Matakki Toya 7in Scissor

The Matakki Talon is a proper professional cutting scissor that sits comfortably in the serious end of Matakki's range. At 7" it's built for barbers, scissor-over-comb specialists, men's cutting, and any stylist working with longer blades as their main tool. Hand-crafted from Japanese VG-10 steel with a fully convex edge and Matakki's exclusive Teflon rider technology, the Talon delivers a cutting feel that genuinely puts it a class above most scissors at this size.

Japanese VG-10 steel: the gold standard

The Talon is forged from VG-10 steel sourced from the Takefu company in Japan. VG-10 is widely considered the gold standard for professional scissor-making, prized for its exceptional hardness (typically Rockwell 61), outstanding edge retention, and resistance to corrosion. A well-made VG-10 scissor holds its sharpness for significantly longer than a 440C-grade scissor, which is why the premium end of the industry — Matakki's 5 Star Elite range included — almost all use VG-10 or a closely related high-carbon alloy as the steel of choice.

Fully convex edge and redesigned sword blade

The Talon features a fully convex cutting edge, which is the sharpest and smoothest blade geometry available. Where bevelled blades give you durability and semi-convex blades give you a compromise, fully convex blades deliver the effortless slicing feel that makes professional cutting tools worth the investment. Matakki have also redesigned the sword blade profile on the Talon specifically to create a cleaner, more powerful cutting motion. The wider blade profile gives you real versatility between blunt cutting and slice cutting, which is unusual in a 7" scissor where most options specialise heavily into one technique.

Teflon rider: the detail that makes the difference

The Teflon rider is Matakki's exclusive bit of engineering and the single feature most likely to surprise you when you pick the Talon up. It's a small Teflon insert located on the bottom blade just behind the ride line, and it does one job brilliantly: it lets the two blades glide across each other with a smoothness you simply don't get from metal-on-metal contact. The result is a cutting action that feels properly frictionless and stays consistent cut after cut. You notice the difference immediately, and you really notice it by the end of a busy day.

7" blade: built for barbering and longer techniques

At 7", the Talon sits at the longer end of the scissor range, and that size has specific strengths. It excels at scissor-over-comb work, barbering, longer scissor strokes on thick hair, and any technique where blade length gives you control and speed that a shorter scissor can't match. If your cutting day is mostly men's hair, fades that finish with scissor work, or blunt-cutting longer ladies' lengths, a 7" scissor like the Talon is the right tool for the job.

Offset handle for optimal posture

The offset handle positions your thumb forward of your fingers in a naturally relaxed angle, which keeps your elbow lower, your shoulder relaxed and your wrist straighter throughout the working day. That matters more on a longer scissor where leverage and weight distribution have a bigger effect on fatigue. Over a full day of back-to-back clients, the comfort difference compared to a symmetric handle is substantial, and over a full career it genuinely protects your body.

Key features at a glance

• 7" blade length
• Hand-crafted from Japanese VG-10 steel (Rockwell hardness 61)
• Fully convex cutting edge
• Redesigned powerful sword blade profile
• Wider blade suitable for both wet and dry cutting, including slice cutting
• Exclusive Teflon rider for exceptionally smooth blade action
• Offset handle for ergonomic elbow and shoulder posture
• Ideal for barbering, scissor-over-comb and longer cutting techniques
• Matakki lifetime guarantee plus 12-month drop warranty

Browse our full hairdressing scissors collection for more cutting options across different sizes and brands, or pair the Talon with a matching thinning scissor for texturising and finishing work. Stepping up to a 7" blade for the first time? It's worth breaking it in on a training head for a session or two to get used to the extra length and leverage before taking it to a client. Free UK delivery on all orders.