NOVA
UTSUMI Corporation
About NOVA
In brief
NOVA is one of UTSUMI Corporation's Japanese professional shear lines, with blades forged from Japanese steel.
5.0–8.5 in
Profile updated Sep 2026 · 1 sources
Price
US$120–300Price band US$100–200 · Entry-levelTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
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Where to buy NOVA
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Catalog map
The NOVA range
4 models · 5.0–8.5 in
Cutting Scissors 4 models US$120–300Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
- NOVA 55 Professional Cutting Scissors US$120
- NOVA HB Professional Cutting Scissors US$130
- NOVA HC Professional Cutting Scissors US$130
1 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Founder Chimaki Utsumi created NOVA as one of UTSUMI Corporation’s original professional shear lines, built alongside U&U at the company’s Settsu City factory in Osaka. The blades are AUS-8 Japanese steel, worked by the fire-forging method UTSUMI calls Chaku-ko, and the line runs from the NOVA 55 and 60 up to the 8.5 inch Slim L.
About
NOVA is a Japanese professional shear brand and one of UTSUMI Corporation’s original lines, created alongside U&U by founder Chimaki Utsumi. UTSUMI builds the line in Japan and works its blades from Japanese steel using a fire-forging method the company calls Chaku-ko. The brand sits within UTSUMI’s wider catalog of hairdressing shears, manufactured out of the company’s Settsu City facility in Osaka.
Product range
The NOVA collection runs across a broad set of models and blade lengths. Core options include the NOVA 55/60, the NOVA HB and NOVA HC families (50, 55, 60, 65, and 70), the NOVA HCL and NOVA Lefty left-handed shears, the NOVA WO 65/70 NK, and the longer NOVA Slim L (7.5″/8.5″) and NOVA Slim 85. UTSUMI also offers NOVA Set and NOVA Lefty Set bundles.
Steel and where made
NOVA blades are forged from AUS-8 Japanese steel, the grade UTSUMI publishes for the line. See the AUS-8 guide for the metallurgy. Production is based in Japan.
For current model specifications, handle options, and availability, the authoritative sources are the official UTSUMI site and the NOVA listings on the SCISSOR Dude storefront.
See Also
How NOVA compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | NOVANOVA | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AtaliAtali | AxisAxis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$120–300Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$70–100Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$129–356Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | AUS-8 | Cobalt steel | Japanese Stainless Steel | Cobalt V10 |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | Offset, Even | 3D Offset, Even |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | — | — | 1 models | 3 models |
| Specialties | — | Base cut, Step cut, Volume control, Texture control | — | Direct-to-stylist pricing, Cobalt alloy shears, Bearing p… |
| Founded | — | 1946 | — | — |
Sources
- Scissor Mall — Ergonomics FAQ (retailer educational)
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeIs NOVA a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. NOVA is one of UTSUMI Corporation’s original professional shear lines, and the blades are made in Japan at the company’s Settsu City facility in Osaka.
What steel do NOVA scissors use?
NOVA forges its blades from AUS-8 Japanese steel, hand-finished using UTSUMI’s Chaku-ko fire-forging method.
How much do NOVA scissors cost?
NOVA sits in the entry-level band: the four cataloged models carry guide prices from US$120 to US$150. The official UTSUMI site and SCISSOR Dude storefront list current model prices.
Does NOVA make left-handed scissors?
Yes. The range includes dedicated left-handed models such as the NOVA Lefty and the NOVA HCL Lefty, along with a NOVA Lefty Set bundle.
What models does NOVA offer?
The line spans a wide spread of blade lengths, from the NOVA 55 and 60 through the HB and HC families up to the longer Slim L at 7.5 and 8.5 inches.
Where can I buy NOVA scissors?
You can check current models and stock on the official UTSUMI site, and NOVA shears are also on the SCISSOR Dude storefront.
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