U&U
UTSUMI
Who it suits
U&U is a Japanese scissor line by UTSUMI (est. 1987), featuring cobalt steel bamboo leaf blades and reversible megane handles. Sold via Hasamiya.
Price position
$375–400 · tier 4 of 5
Profile completeness
8/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 4 catalogued
- Product types
- 1 documented
- Materials
- 1 documented
- Sources
- 1 cited
Flip the megane handle on U&U’s AT-30 thinner and the cut ratio changes: the reversible eyeglass-style grip is the signature of this UTSUMI Co., Ltd. line, built in Settsu City, Osaka by the maker established in 1987. The documented model runs a 6.2 cm bamboo leaf blade in cobalt-containing steel with 30 teeth at roughly a 35 percent cut ratio; Scissor Dude, Hasamiya, and Pfizz Japan stock the line.
Overview
U&U is a product line from UTSUMI (内海), a Japanese scissor manufacturer established in 1987. The brand produces professional shears using cobalt-containing steel (コバルト含有鋼) and sells through specialist Japanese retailers and international distributors.
Product Range
The documented U&U model is the AT-30, a 6.0-inch thinning shear with the following specifications:
- Teeth: 30 teeth, approximately 35% cut ratio
- Blade: 6.2 cm bamboo leaf blade (笹刃) with rounded back (甲丸)
- Handle: Megane (eyeglass) style that can be reversed to change the cut ratio
- Total length: 15.2 cm
- Weight: 60g
- Finger rest: Detachable
- Price: JPY 85,000 + tax
The reversible megane handle is a notable design feature, allowing stylists to alter the effective cut ratio by flipping the handle orientation rather than switching to a different shear.
Distribution
U&U shears are available through Hasamiya (hasamiya884.jp) and Pfizz Japan in the Japanese domestic market. In the United States, the brand is carried by Scissor Dude. UTSUMI also operates utsumiamerica.com for the US market.
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U&U at a glance
- Budget
- Premium $400–800
- Makes
- Thinning Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 4 models listed
- Established
- 1987
Product Types
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking U&U
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying U&U.
- SCISSOR Dude Online store — USA · ships to USA
The range, at a glance
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Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
Products
How U&U compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Sources
- 🇯🇵 Hasamiya884 — Sharpener Blog (specialist blog)
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs U&U a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. U&U is a professional shear line from UTSUMI Co., Ltd., a maker founded in 1987 and based in Settsu City, Osaka. The scissors are made in Japan.
What steel do U&U scissors use?
U&U builds its blades from a cobalt alloy, a cobalt-enriched stainless used for refined carbides and gradual edge wear.
How much do U&U scissors cost?
U&U sits in the premium tier for Japanese-made shears. UTSUMI’s site at uu-utsumi.co.jp and stockists such as Scissor Dude list current prices.
What kinds of scissors does U&U make?
The range is thinning-focused, led by the AT-30. A signature touch is the reversible megane handle, which lets a stylist flip the orientation to change the effective cut ratio.
Where can I buy U&U scissors?
U&U sells through UTSUMI’s own site at uu-utsumi.co.jp and through specialist retailers, including Scissor Dude in the United States and Japanese stockists such as Hasamiya and Pfizz Japan.
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