Matteck Matsuzaki ALF 550N Scissors are a straight Matsuzaki scissor for left-handed hairdressers. Founded in Tokyo in 1898, Matsuzaki is the world leader in the manufacturing of fine quality scissors. Every scissor is produced entirely by hand taking over three days to complete. This truly original process based on the same techniques used to make Samurai Swords guarantees that each pair of Matteck Matsuzaki scissors is a totally unique, timeless work of art. The length of this scissor measures 5.5 inches long.