BW
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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.
OverviewBW 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 RangeThe current BW lineup consists of three models in the “New BW” series: the...
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”). Specific steel types and blade geometry details are not documented in publicly available materials.
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.
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How BW Compares
| Brand | BW | SHARP LINE | CORTA | Yagyu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | — | Precision Point cutting, Point cutting, Slide cutting, Precision cutting, Barbering, Thinning(35%), Thinning(40%), Texture control | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Chop cut, Dry cut, Line cut, Gradation, Texture control, Volume control | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Chop cut, Volume control (5-40%), Texture control (10-32%), Thinning (12~15%), Dry cut, Treatment cut |
Frequently Asked Questions
BW scissors are manufactured in Japan. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
BW scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with Alu-Coba, Axis, BMC. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
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.
