{"product_id":"matakki-toya-7in-scissor","title":"Matakki Toya 7in Scissor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJapanese VG-10 steel: the gold standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFully convex edge and redesigned sword blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTeflon rider: the detail that makes the difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e7\" blade: built for barbering and longer techniques\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOffset handle for optimal posture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e7\" blade length\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-crafted from Japanese VG-10 steel (Rockwell hardness 61)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully convex cutting edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRedesigned powerful sword blade profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWider blade suitable for both wet and dry cutting, including slice cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExclusive Teflon rider for exceptionally smooth blade action\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOffset handle for ergonomic elbow and shoulder posture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for barbering, scissor-over-comb and longer cutting techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatakki lifetime guarantee plus 12-month drop warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hairdressing-scissors\"\u003ehairdressing scissors collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more cutting options across different sizes and brands, or pair the Talon with a matching \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hairdressing-thinning-scissors\"\u003ethinning scissor\u003c\/a\u003e for texturising and finishing work. Stepping up to a 7\" blade for the first time? It's worth breaking it in on a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hairdressing-head-blocks\"\u003etraining head\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matakki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52061361471781,"sku":"SD29778","price":98.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5337\/7573\/files\/29778_12ae524e-8982-4dd4-8b37-50b730c37a4a.jpg?v=1773136686","url":"https:\/\/revivehairartists.co.uk\/products\/matakki-toya-7in-scissor","provider":"Revive Hair Artists","version":"1.0","type":"link"}