The Best BW Scissors
BW is a Japanese professional hair shears line by UTSUMI, established in 1987 and headquartered in Settsu City, Osaka. The BW New series covers 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch blade lengths in 440C Japanese steel. Available through SCISSOR Dude and Shear Integrity in the US.
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What are the best BW scissors?
The BW New 55 is the primary 5.5-inch model in the BW New series, cut from 440C Japanese steel. The 5.0-inch and 6.0-inch variants share the same construction and are also catalogued.
UTSUMI operates from 3-11-17 Shojaku, Settsu City, Osaka 566-0023, Japan. The BW New series runs across three blade lengths — 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch — all using 440C stainless steel. The BW New 55 is the parent page for the series. Current stock and pricing are available at utsumiamerica.com.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 BW New BW 55 Cutting Scissors BW |
|---|---|
| Price band | US$200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | AICHI 440C |
| Made in | Japan |
| Handle | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex edge |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5 |
| Product links | View product |
BW New 55 from UTSUMI in 440C Japanese steel
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BW New BW 55 Cutting Scissors
- AICHI 440C
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
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.
View BW New BW 55 Cutting 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 US$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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 answers you can open one at a timeWho makes BW scissors?
BW scissors are made by UTSUMI, a Japanese manufacturer established in 1987 in Settsu City, Osaka.
What steel does BW use?
BW uses 440C Japanese steel across the BW New series in 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch blade lengths.
What sizes does the BW New series come in?
The BW New series runs in 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch blade lengths, all in 440C Japanese steel. The BW New 55 is the 5.5-inch parent model; the 50 and 60 are the additional catalogued sizes at the same US$200 guide price.