TONMA – Japanese Mastery in Scissors & Knives. Since 1998.
Precision cuts for multiple layers, from silk to denim, without fraying.
- Cut multi-layer cutting, quilting, and patchwork, cotton, silk, linen, and polyester fabrics for clothing alterations and new garment construction
- Cut paper, ribbons, and other materials for DIY and creative projects
- Cut denim, canvas, wool, and thick materials that require strong cutting power
- Cut Lightweight leather for accessories and craft projects
Care & Maintenance Guidelines
Fabric Only: To preserve the precision edge, avoid cutting hard materials such as metal, wire, or thick plastic. These shears are designed specifically for professional textile work.
Blade Protection: Your shears arrive factory-oiled for rust prevention and peak performance. For lasting sharpness, wipe clean and apply a drop of high-quality oil after each use.
Safety First: The blades are exceptionally sharp. Please store them securely and keep them out of reach of children and pets.










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KevinL –
If you’ve ever had a pair of high-carbon shears leave a faint rust or oil smudge on white bridal satin, you know that sheer panic. The titanium coating on these is a game changer. Straight out of the box, they were spotless and cut cleanly through slippery organza and silk chiffon without snagging or pulling threads. The cut is crisp all the way to the very tip. Definitely keeping these locked in my sewing room so my family doesn’t use them for cardboard.
MikeT –
I love how easily they cut fabric.
DaveInOhio8 –
I hesitated for two weeks because of the price, but as soon as I made the first cut through four layers of fleece, I realized I’d been torturing myself for years with cheap department-store scissors. Razor sharp out of the box, incredibly smooth glide, and zero hand fatigue. Five stars all day long.
YarnAndChai –
I’ve been tailoring for over 30 years and have always sworn by heavy traditional forged shears. Decided to give these TONMA shears a try after hearing about micro-carbide steel edge retention. I’m completely sold. They offer the exact same clean, stable leverage of old-school heavy shears, but with much smoother pivot action and without the constant worry of rust spots from sweaty hands. The edge holds up beautifully even after weeks of continuous suit wool cutting.