BW
- Japan
- Est. 1987
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Budget Luxury
BW is a Japanese professional hair shears line by UTSUMI (est. 1987), available in 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch sizes through US specialty retailers.
Pick a length, not a price: the three New BW cutters catalogued here, 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch, all carry the same $200 guide price. BW comes from UTSUMI, the Osaka maker founded in 1987 that also produces the Jyo line, and the 440C Japanese steel shears reach US stylists...
Pick a length, not a price: the three New BW cutters catalogued here, 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch, all carry the same $200 guide price. BW comes from UTSUMI, the Osaka maker founded in 1987 that also produces the Jyo line, and the 440C Japanese steel shears reach US stylists through Utsumi America plus retailers such as Shear Integrity and Scissor Dude.
Overview
BW is a product line manufactured by UTSUMI (Japanese: 内海), a Japanese scissors maker established in 1987. UTSUMI also produces the Jyo brand of shears. BW shears are marketed in the United States through Utsumi America.
Product Range
The current BW lineup consists of three models in the “New BW” series: the New BW 50 (5.0”), New BW 55 (5.5”), and New BW 60 (6.0”). For the most current steel descriptions and blade geometry details, the authoritative source is Utsumi America’s product page.
Distribution
BW shears are available through several U.S. retailers, including Utsumi America (the brand’s official U.S. distributor), Shear Integrity, and Scissor Dude. The product page on Utsumi America’s website serves as the primary reference for current models and specifications.
Sources
Product range overview
Three BW models are catalogued, all priced at $200. The uniform pricing across the range — cutting and thinning builds at the same price — simplifies kit building. BW is a line within the Utsumi Corporation family, sharing its manufacturing heritage with the Jyo and U&U lines from the same Osaka-based group.
Where to Buy
SCISSOR Dude → SHEAR INTEGRITY →
See Also
BW at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 3 models listed
- Established
- 1987
Product Types
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles BW works in:
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking BW
ScissorPedia catalogues 2 retailers carrying BW.
- SCISSOR Dude — USA · ships to USA
- SHEAR INTEGRITY — USA · ships to USA
Products
How BW Compares
| Brand | BW | Hakucho | PHX-Japan | Butterfly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$200–US$200 | US$175–US$175 | US$249–US$299 | US$250–US$350 |
| Steel | 440C Japanese steel | Stainless steel | Japanese stainless steel, Cobalt | Cobalt Alloy |
| Blade types | Convex | Convex | Convex | Convex |
| Handles | Offset | Offset | Offset | Classic, Offset |
| Specialties | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Texture control, Volume control, Cut & Thinning, Base cut, Finishing, Rough cut, Thinning | Slide cut, Chop cut, Fine cut, Vertical cut, Texture control (20-30%), Texture control (30-40%), Texture control (40-50%), Volume control, Straight cut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Continuous cut, Delicate cut, Hard hair cut, Men's hair cut |
| Founded | 1987 | 1946 | 2001 | 1946 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. BW is a Japanese shear line made by UTSUMI, founded in 1987, with the factory in Osaka. The shears are made in Japan.
BW models are built from 440C Japanese steel, a hard stainless grade that holds a sharp edge well.
The current New BW series covers three cutting-scissor sizes: 5.0 inch, 5.5 inch, and 6.0 inch. The shorter lengths suit detail and dry cutting, while 6.0 inch favours longer strokes.
The three New BW cutting models catalogued here each carry a $200 guide price. Retail prices vary by seller, so check Utsumi America or a specialty retailer for current figures.
BW is sold in the United States through Utsumi America, the official distributor, along with specialty retailers such as Shear Integrity and Scissor Dude.
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