The Best BW Scissors

The BW range

BW is a Japanese professional hair shears line by UTSUMI, a scissor maker established in 1987 in Settsu City, Osaka. The BW New series covers 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch blade lengths in 440C Japanese steel, available in the United States through SCISSOR Dude and Shear Integrity. Each model carries the same $200 guide price, so the choice between them is one of blade length rather than budget.

UTSUMI runs several professional lines from its Osaka base, including the BW, Jyo, and U&U labels. The BW New series represents the core everyday cutting range in Japanese 440C stainless, with an offset handle and convex edge that cover the full range of salon column work. The BW New 55 is listed as the parent page for the series, with the 50 and 60 as additional sizes.

BW New 55 from UTSUMI in 440C Japanese steel

1. BW New BW 55 Cutting Scissors (guide price around $200). The BW New 55 is the 5.5 inch mid-size model in UTSUMI’s BW New series — the blade length that suits the broadest range of salon work, from fringe to full columns. Japanese 440C steel at this specification holds a reliable edge for professional use; the convex blade and offset handle are the standard professional configuration. The 5.0 inch and 6.0 inch variants share the same steel and construction and carry the same guide price. Available through SCISSOR Dude and Shear Integrity in the US.

How we chose

The BW New 55 is the primary series model in the BW New range, sitting at the most popular blade length for general salon work. The 50 and 60 are also catalogued for stylists who prefer shorter or longer blades. Confirm current pricing and availability through the BW brand page.