U&U
UTSUMI
About U&U
In brief
U&U is a Japanese scissor line by UTSUMI (est. 1987), featuring cobalt steel bamboo leaf blades and reversible megane handles. Sold via Hasamiya.
Thinning Scissors 5.5–7.0 in
Profile updated Sep 2026 · 1 sources
Price
US$375–400Price band US$200–400 · Mid-rangeTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
1 retailerBuying routes
Where to buy U&U
Retailers ScissorPedia has cataloged. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
US & Canada 1 retailer
Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalog map
The U&U range
4 models · 5.5–7.0 in
Cutting Scissors 4 models US$375–400Price band US$400–800 · Premium
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1 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
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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How U&U compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | U&UU&U | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AuroAuro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$375–400Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$514–1,207Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$424–499Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | Cobalt-Containing Steel | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | — | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | — | Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture… | Base cut, Step cut, Volume control, Texture control | Cobalt alloy builds, Multi-tooth thinning options, Handle… |
| Founded | 1987 | 2006 | 1946 | — |
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 mid-range band: the four cataloged cutting models carry guide prices from US$375 to US$400. 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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