U&U
U&U is a Japanese scissor line by UTSUMI (est.
Japan
Premium
Est. 1987
Cobalt-Containing Steel
The bottom line
U&U is a professional hair-scissor brand from Japan, founded in 1987, building Cobalt-Containing Steel shears in the premium range.
U&U is a Japanese scissor line by UTSUMI (est. 1987), featuring cobalt steel bamboo leaf blades and reversible megane handles. Sold via Hasamiya.
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- Japan
- Founded
- 1987
- Headquarters
- 3-11-17 Shojaku, Settsu City, Osaka 566-0023, Japan
- Steel grades
- Cobalt-Containing Steel
- Price tier
- Product range
- Thinning Scissors
- Official site
- uu-utsumi.co.jp
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
Where to buy U&U
U&U is the in-house shear line of UTSUMI (内海), the Osaka-based maker founded in 1987 and best known for thinning innovation. The blades are built from a cobalt alloy (コバルト含有鋼), the cobalt-enriched stainless that gives fine carbides and a gradual, predictable edge wear, and the line sits firmly at the premium end, roughly $400 to $800.
The AT-30, in detail
The best-documented model is the AT-30, and it’s a good window into the brand’s thinking. It’s a 6.0-inch thinner with 30 teeth and around a 35 percent cut ratio, on a 6.2 cm bamboo-leaf blade (笹刃) with a rounded back (甲丸). Total length is 15.2 cm, it weighs 60 g, and the finger rest is detachable. Listed price is JPY 85,000 plus tax.
The clever part is the handle. U&U uses a reversible megane (eyeglass) handle that can be flipped to change the effective cut ratio, so one shear covers two amounts of removal depending on orientation rather than asking you to buy a second pair. For a stylist who texturizes a lot, that’s a genuinely practical bit of engineering and the reason to look at the line.
Buying
In Japan, U&U is stocked by Hasamiya (hasamiya884.jp) and Pfizz Japan. In the US, it’s carried by Scissor Dude, and UTSUMI runs utsumiamerica.com for the American market. It’s worth reading the U&U entry alongside its parent UTSUMI, which has a deeper technical history; more makers are in the Japan directory.
U&U FAQ
Is U&U a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. U&U is the in-house shear line of 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 band, roughly 400 to 800 dollars, which is typical for professional Japanese-made shears.
What kinds of scissors does U&U make?
The line covers both thinning and cutting shears. 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.
Sources: official U&U website and authorised retailer listings. Last reviewed June 2026.