BW
Utsumi America lists Japan-made New BW cutters; the BW name also has a distinct California distributor history.
Country classification under review: New BW 50/55/60 is labelled made in Japan, but B.W. Boyd Shears Inc. was a California distributor acquired by Utsumi in 1998; do not treat either company date or origin as a BW range-wide fact.
Directory snapshot
The New BW 50/55/60 is listed as made in Japan with 440C steel; Utsumi America records a separate B.W. Boyd history.
Compare BW with another brand- Product types listed
- Cutting Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Last reviewed
- September 2026
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Utsumi America’s New BW listing describes its 50, 55 and 60 cutting models as made in Japan from Japanese 440C steel. The 5.0-inch variation is marked for discontinuation while supplies last, so check the selected size before ordering. The material and origin statements belong to this named product, not every BW-labelled pair.
Two histories to separate
The company’s About page dates Utsumi Inc. to 1987 and says it acquired B.W. Boyd Shears Inc., a California distributor of Japanese shears, in 1998. Utsumi America uses the B.W. Boyd trade name. Neither date is a defensible founding date for the BW product line. The Japan route reflects the explicit New BW model origin; it does not make the former California company’s history Japanese.
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Utsumi America also shows left-handed BW listings. Select exact length and handedness, then check current availability and service terms. Its direct product page is the verified buyer path. Other recorded categories returned a challenge page or a temporary orders-paused notice, so they are withheld from buyer boxes.
BW FAQ
Was BW founded in 1987?
Utsumi America assigns 1987 to Utsumi Inc., not to BW. It says Utsumi acquired the California corporation B.W. Boyd Shears Inc. in 1998.
Is New BW made in Japan?
Utsumi America explicitly labels its New BW 50/55/60 cutter made in Japan and names 440C for that product. This does not establish every BW-labelled model’s origin or steel.
Which New BW sizes can I compare?
The official listing names 5.0, 5.5 and 6.0-inch cutters and warns that the 5.0-inch variation will be discontinued while supplies last. Check current variant availability.
Sources checked for this profile: Utsumi America company history, Utsumi America New BW 50/55/60, Utsumi America left-handed BW listings. Last reviewed September 2026.