U&U
- Japan
- Est. 1987
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Budget Luxury
U&U is a Japanese scissor line by UTSUMI (est. 1987), featuring cobalt steel bamboo leaf blades and reversible megane handles. Sold via Hasamiya.
OverviewU&U is a product line from UTSUMI (internal kanji: 内海), a Japanese scissor manufacturer established in 1987. The brand produces professional-grade shears using cobalt-containing steel (コバルト含有鋼) and is sold through specialty Japanese retailers as well as international distributors.Product RangeThe documented U&U model is the AT-30, a 6.0-inch thinning shear with...
Overview
U&U is a product line from UTSUMI (internal kanji: 内海), a Japanese scissor manufacturer established in 1987. The brand produces professional-grade shears using cobalt-containing steel (コバルト含有鋼) and is sold through specialty Japanese retailers as well as 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 Hayashi (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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Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking U&U
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying U&U.
- SCISSOR Dude — USA · ships to USA
Products
Products for this brand will be added soon.
In the meantime, you can visit the official website to explore their product range.
How U&U Compares
| Brand | U&U | Kyoto Hasami Shokunin | S2 | KT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Price Tier | Premium | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | Cobalt-Containing Steel | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | — | Blunt cut, Thinning, Volume control(10~35%), Texture control, Layering, Finishing cut | Blunt cut, Undercut, Rough cut, Dry cutting, Wet cutting, Slide cut, Chop cut, Volume control, Men's undercut | — |
| Founded | 1987 | — | 1991 | — |
Verified Sources
- Secondary 🇯🇵 Hasamiya884 — Sharpener Blog (specialist blog)
Frequently Asked Questions
U&U scissors are manufactured in Japan by UTSUMI, established in 1987 in Settsu City.
U&U uses Cobalt-Containing Steel in their scissor lines. See our [Cobalt-Containing Steel reference](/reference/steel-types/cobalt-alloy/) for technical details.
U&U scissors are in the premium price tier ($350–$700). At this investment level, expect Cobalt-Containing Steel steel with extended edge retention and precision manufacturing.
U&U is a Japanese scissor line by UTSUMI (est. 1987), featuring cobalt steel bamboo leaf blades and reversible megane handles. Sold via Hasamiya.
