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title: "PLUS Fit Cut Curve Bannō Titanium: Washable Scissors"
canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/plus-fit-cut-curve-banno-titanium/"
description: "PLUS Fit Cut Curve Bannō Titanium (SC-190PMT), a 2026 Japan Stationery Award winner: washable 187 mm scissors that cut metal, and how they differ from SC-175SF."
category: "Accessories"
type: "Scissors"
published: 2026-10-23
updated: 2026-10-23
author: "Ellis Penhale"
publisher: "Stationery Times"
sources: 8
products:
  - name: "PLUS Fit Cut Curve Bannō Titanium all-purpose scissors, black (SC-190PMT)"
    brand: "PLUS"
    brand_origin: "Japan"
    made_in: "Not stated"
    material: "High-carbon stainless steel blades and rivet with titanium coating; PE grip; POM anti-rattle ring; PP cap (PLUS Japan)"
    released: "2026-05-29"
    price_band: "$$ ($5–20 per item, typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "PLUS Corporation (プラス株式会社)"
    model: "SC-190PMT"
    mpn: "34-221"
    gtin: "4977564828349"
    url: "https://bungu.plus.co.jp/product/cut/use/fcc_bannou_titan/"
---

# PLUS Fit Cut Curve Bannō Titanium: Washable Scissors

> The PLUS Fit Cut Curve Bannō Titanium (SC-190PMT) is an all-purpose household scissors from Japan's PLUS that cuts paper, thin metal, wire and plants, with a titanium coat so you can wash it. It is 187 mm long with a 46 mm serrated blade, launched May 29, 2026, and won a 2026 Japan Stationery Award.

- URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/plus-fit-cut-curve-banno-titanium/
- Category: Accessories
- Author: Ellis Penhale
- Published: 2026-10-23
- Updated: 2026-10-23

![PLUS Fit Cut Curve Bannō Titanium scissors in black drawn to scale at 187 mm, with a 46 mm serrated, titanium-coated blade](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/plus-fit-cut-curve-banno-titanium-16x9.png)

*The SC-190PMT at 187 mm, drawn at 1 mm = 2.4 px; loop shapes drawn by eye.* Original drawing (SVG): <https://stationerytimes.com/images/plus-fit-cut-curve-banno-titanium-cover.svg>. Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

## Product facts

| Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUS Fit Cut Curve Bannō Titanium all-purpose scissors, black (SC-190PMT) | PLUS (by PLUS Corporation (プラス株式会社)) | Japan | Not stated | High-carbon stainless steel blades and rivet with titanium coating; PE grip; POM anti-rattle ring; PP cap (PLUS Japan) | 2026-05-29 | $$: $5–20 per item |

- Made in (PLUS Fit Cut Curve Bannō Titanium all-purpose scissors, black (SC-190PMT)): Not stated. PLUS Japan's product page, item list and May 19, 2026 press release give sizes, materials, codes and price but no country of manufacture. PLUS's own shop lists China for a different model, the Premium Titanium (SC-175STN); we don't assume the same here.

## Key takeaways

- RX Japan gave the Bannō Titanium one of three function-category prizes at the 35th Japan Stationery Award, announced June 9, 2026.
- PLUS Japan lists the SC-190PMT at 187 mm (7.4 in) long with a 46 mm blade and 2.8 mm thick blade plates, in black only.
- PLUS says it cuts aluminum sheet up to 0.6 mm, copper wire up to 1.6 mm and soft plastic up to 2 mm, and the blade is titanium-coated so it can be washed.
- It lists at ¥2,530 (about US$16) including tax in Japan, against ¥700 (about US$4.40) before tax for the stationery SC-175SF.
- On October 23, 2026 we found no US retailer listing for the SC-190PMT; Amazon US sells other Fit Cut Curve models.

## What is the PLUS Fit Cut Curve Bannō Titanium?

**It's PLUS's newest all-purpose (万能, bannō) household scissors, model SC-190PMT, made to cut hard things such as thin metal, wire, CDs and plant stems, and to be washed afterward.** PLUS launched it on May 29, 2026 in black.

It belongs to the Fit Cut Curve family, whose curved blade PLUS says keeps the best opening angle from root to tip. PLUS says the series passed 50 million units by June 2025 and is Japan's top household-scissors brand by sales value, citing Intage data.

## What award did it win?

**A function-category excellence prize (優秀賞) at the 35th Japan Stationery Award, one of 12 winners named by RX Japan on June 9, 2026.** RX Japan's [winners page](https://www.lifestyle-expo.jp/summer/ja-jp/about/isot/award/winning-products.html) credits the improved leverage, wider blade and titanium coat that makes it washable.

DIME says the jury liked that one pair handles everything from DIY to the kitchen. See the other winners in our [Japan Stationery Award 2026 roundup](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/japan-stationery-award-2026-winners/).

It also won a Good Design Award 2026 (26G030119), announced October 15, 2026; see our [Good Design Award 2026 stationery winners](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/good-design-award-2026-stationery-winners/).

## How is it different from the Fit Cut Curve SC-175SF?

**They are different scissors: the SC-175SF is a stationery scissors for paper and tape, while the SC-190PMT is a heavy all-purpose model with a short, thick, serrated blade.** Our [PLUS Fit Cut Curve guide](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/plus-fit-cut-curve-scissors/) covers the fluorine-coated SC-175SF.

| | Bannō Titanium SC-190PMT | Fluorine coat SC-175SF |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | All-purpose: metal, wire, plastic, plants | Stationery: paper, tape, stickers |
| Length | 187 mm (7.4 in) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Blade | 46 mm (1.8 in), serrated | 65 mm (2.6 in), plain |
| Blade plate | 2.8 mm | 1.8 mm |
| Coating | Titanium, whole blade, washable | Fluorine (non-stick) |
| Extras | Wire cutter, bottle opener, cap | None |
| Colors | Black | 5 colors, white handles |
| Japan price | ¥2,300 (about US$15) before tax | ¥700 (about US$4.40) before tax |

All figures are from PLUS Japan's item lists. PLUS also sells a titanium-coated stationery model, the SC-175ST, which shares the SC-175SF's shape, not the Bannō's.

![Fit Cut Curve Bannō Titanium 187 mm with a 46 mm blade, Bannō type 178 mm with 48 mm, and fluorine-coat SC-175SF 174 mm with 65 mm, drawn to scale](https://stationerytimes.com/images/plus-fit-cut-curve-banno-titanium-models.svg)

*The all-purpose models are longer overall but have much shorter blades, which gives more leverage.*

## What can it cut?

**PLUS lists metal sheet, wire, rubber, leather, plastic, carpet and thin branches, with these maximum thicknesses:**

| Material | Up to |
|---|---|
| Aluminum sheet | 0.6 mm |
| Copper sheet | 0.5 mm |
| Tin plate | 0.3 mm |
| Stainless sheet | 0.2 mm |
| Aluminum wire | 2.5 mm diameter |
| Copper wire | 1.6 mm diameter |
| Galvanized iron wire | 1.2 mm diameter |
| Rubber sheet | 7.0 mm |
| Leather | 2.0 mm |
| Soft / hard plastic | 2.0 mm / 1.2 mm |

PLUS says it does not cut piano wire, paper clips, stainless wire or very thin film such as plastic wrap. These are maker figures; we haven't tested them.


## What changed from the 2016 Bannō type?

**PLUS lengthened the handles relative to the blade for more leverage, widened the blade so it flexes less, and coated the whole blade in titanium.** The 2016 Bannō type (SC-175PM) is 178 mm with a 48 mm blade and no titanium coat, at ¥2,050 (about US$13) before tax.

PLUS says it found owners of the older model cutting carpet and plants that dirtied the blade, so it made the new one washable. It also keeps the wire cutter, the PET-bottle cap opener, a 36 mm wide soft grip and a cap that fits either way round.

## Can you buy it in the US?

**Not from US retailers yet.** On October 23, 2026, Amazon US listed several Fit Cut Curve models, including the SC-175SF and the titanium SC-175ST, but not the SC-190PMT, and we found no other US listing.

For a US-sold heavy-duty alternative for paper and card, see the [Westcott Titanium Bonded scissors](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/westcott-titanium-bonded-scissors/).

## Where are the Bannō Titanium scissors made?

**PLUS doesn't say.** Its product page, item list and press release give sizes, materials and codes but no country of manufacture. PLUS Corporation is a Japanese company based in Tokyo.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Fit Cut Curve Bannō Titanium the same as the Fit Cut Curve SC-175SF?

No. The SC-175SF is PLUS's 174 mm fluorine-coated stationery scissors with a 65 mm blade for paper and tape; the SC-190PMT is a 187 mm all-purpose scissors with a short 46 mm serrated blade for metal, wire and plants.

### What does Bannō mean?

万能 (bannō) means all-purpose. PLUS uses it for its Fit Cut Curve models that cut hard materials, not just paper.

### Can the Bannō Titanium cut wire?

Yes, through the wire-cutter hole. PLUS lists galvanized iron wire up to 1.2 mm, copper wire up to 1.6 mm and aluminum wire up to 2.5 mm, but not piano wire, paper clips or stainless wire.

### Can you wash the Fit Cut Curve Bannō Titanium?

PLUS says the full titanium coat lets you wash it, for example after cutting plants or carpet. Its care notes still say to wipe it dry after it gets wet, to prevent rust.

### Are PLUS Bannō Titanium scissors good for left-handed people?

PLUS doesn't call them left-handed. The two loops are different sizes, so they're shaped for the usual right-hand grip; we haven't tried them left-handed.

### Can you buy the SC-190PMT in the US?

Not from US retailers when we checked on October 23, 2026. Buy it from a Japanese store that ships abroad or through a proxy service.

### Are PLUS Bannō Titanium scissors made in Japan?

PLUS doesn't say. PLUS is a Tokyo company, and its own shop lists China for a different Fit Cut Curve model, so check the package.

## Sources

- [PLUS Japan: フィットカットカーブ 万能チタン (product page; what it cuts, with maximum thicknesses)](https://bungu.plus.co.jp/product/cut/use/fcc_bannou_titan/)
- [PLUS Japan: フィットカットカーブ 万能チタン item list (SC-190PMT, 187 mm, 46 mm, 2.8 mm, order code 34-221, JAN 4977564828349, ¥2,300 before tax, materials)](https://bungu.plus.co.jp/product/cut/use/fcc_bannou_titan/item.html)
- [PLUS press release: 「フィットカットカーブ 万能チタン」を発売 (May 19, 2026; launch May 29, 2026, W87 × D14 × H187 mm, ¥2,530)](https://www.plus.co.jp/news/202605/2vqnu5op9/)
- [PLUS Japan: フィットカットカーブ 万能タイプ item list (SC-175PM, 178 mm, 48 mm, ¥2,050 before tax)](https://bungu.plus.co.jp/product/cut/use/fcc_bannou/item.html)
- [PLUS press release: 「フィットカットカーブ 万能タイプ」新発売 (2016)](https://www.plus.co.jp/news/201607/001900/)
- [PLUS Japan: フィットカットカーブ フッ素コート item list (SC-175SF, 174 mm, 65 mm, ¥700)](https://bungu.plus.co.jp/product/cut/std/fcc_fluorine/item.html)
- [RX Japan, ISOT: 2026年 受賞製品一覧 (official Japan Stationery Award winners; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.lifestyle-expo.jp/summer/ja-jp/about/isot/award/winning-products.html)
- [@DIME: 「日本文具大賞」のグランプリに選ばれた商品 (Bannō Titanium at ¥2,530, as of August 31, 2026)](https://dime.jp/genre/2157982/)