--- title: "PLUS Fit Cut Curve Scissors: Curved Blade & Sizes" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/plus-fit-cut-curve-scissors/" description: "PLUS Fit Cut Curve scissors explained: the curved blade that holds about 30°, 174 mm length, 65 mm blade, fluorine coat vs titanium, tape cutting and origin." category: "Accessories" type: "Scissors" published: 2026-10-22 updated: 2026-10-22 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 8 products: - name: "PLUS Fit Cut Curve scissors, fluorine coat (SC-175SF), White/Blue" brand: "PLUS" brand_origin: "Japan" made_in: "Not stated" material: "Fluorine-coated high-carbon stainless steel blades; grip of 44% recycled resin (recycled ABS and TPE); POM anti-rattle ring (Amazon US listing)" released: "2012-01" price_band: "$$ ($5–20 per item, typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "PLUS Corporation (プラス株式会社)" model: "SC-175SF" mpn: "34-516" gtin: "4977564534035" url: "https://bungu.plus.co.jp/product/cut/std/fcc_fluorine/" --- # PLUS Fit Cut Curve Scissors: Curved Blade & Sizes > The PLUS Fit Cut Curve is a Japanese stationery scissors line whose curved blades keep a cutting angle of about 30° from root to tip. The best-selling US version, the fluorine-coated SC-175SF, is 174 mm (6.9 in) long with a 65 mm blade, and its coating keeps tape and glue from sticking. It sits in our $$ band. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/plus-fit-cut-curve-scissors/ - Category: Accessories - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-22 - Updated: 2026-10-22 ![PLUS Fit Cut Curve scissors in white and blue, drawn to scale at 174 mm long, with a 65 mm curved blade and an inset showing the 30° cutting angle](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/plus-fit-cut-curve-scissors-16x9.png) *The SC-175SF at 174 mm long, drawn at 1 mm = 3 px; loop shapes drawn by eye.* Original drawing (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 scissors, fluorine coat (SC-175SF), White/Blue | PLUS (by PLUS Corporation (プラス株式会社)) | Japan | Not stated | Fluorine-coated high-carbon stainless steel blades; grip of 44% recycled resin (recycled ABS and TPE); POM anti-rattle ring (Amazon US listing) | 2012-01 | $$: $5–20 per item | - Made in (PLUS Fit Cut Curve scissors, fluorine coat (SC-175SF), White/Blue): Not stated. PLUS Japan's product pages for the fluorine-coated SC-175SF list sizes, codes and prices but no country of manufacture, and the Amazon US listings don't state one. PLUS's own online shop lists China for a sibling model, the Fit Cut Curve Premium Titanium (SC-175STN); we don't assume the same for the SC-175SF. Check the package. Source: https://bungu.plus.co.jp/product/cut/std/fcc_fluorine/item.html ## Key takeaways - PLUS Japan lists the SC-175SF at 174 mm (6.9 in) long, with a 65 mm (2.6 in) blade and 1.8 mm thick blade plates. - PLUS says the curved blade holds an angle of about 30° along its whole length, so the cut feels light from root to tip. - PLUS says the Fit Cut Curve series passed 39 million units sold between its January 2012 launch and June 2022. - PLUS Japan lists the SC-175SF at ¥700 (about US$4.40) before tax, in 5 colors, all with symmetric loops for either hand. - The White/Blue SC-175SF listing on Amazon US showed 5,242 ratings on October 22, 2026. ## What is the PLUS Fit Cut Curve? **It's a line of Japanese stationery scissors whose curved blades keep the same bite along their whole length.** PLUS, the Tokyo maker of office and stationery products, launched the series in January 2012. By June 2022, PLUS said, it had sold more than 39 million units, and it called the line Japan's best-selling household scissors. The fluorine-coated SC-175SF is the version most US shoppers see. On October 22, 2026, its White/Blue listing on Amazon US showed 5,242 ratings, and the White/Gray listing showed 100+ bought in the past month. ## PLUS Fit Cut Curve SC-175SF specs | Spec | Value | |---|---| | Maker | PLUS Corporation (Tokyo) | | Model | SC-175SF (fluorine coat) | | Length | 174 mm (6.9 in) | | Blade | 65 mm (2.6 in) | | Blade plate | 1.8 mm thick | | Blade | High-carbon stainless steel, fluorine-coated | | Grip | 44% recycled resin (ABS and TPE), symmetric loops | | Colors | White with gray, blue, green, yellow or pink | | Codes | 34-515 to 34-547; White/Blue 34-516, JAN 4977564534035 | | Japan list price | ¥700 (about US$4.40) before tax | | Price band | $$ ($5–20) | Sizes, codes and price are from PLUS Japan; the materials are from the Amazon US listing. ## Why is the blade curved? **PLUS says the curved blade, which it calls a Bernoulli curve, keeps the two edges meeting at about 30° from the root to the tip.** On straight scissors the angle widens toward the tip, so material slides forward instead of being cut. PLUS also lists an anti-rattle ring at the pivot to keep the blades steady, and a two-layer grip with a soft inner layer. A small rest supports the little finger. These are maker claims; we haven't measured cutting force. ![PLUS Fit Cut Curve SC-175SF at 174 mm with a 65 mm blade, drawn to scale beside 203 mm Fiskars and Westcott scissors with 89 mm cuts](https://stationerytimes.com/images/plus-fit-cut-curve-scissors-lengths.svg) *The Fit Cut Curve is about 3 cm shorter than an 8 in office scissors, with a shorter blade.* ## Fluorine coat or titanium: which Fit Cut Curve should you get? **Get the fluorine coat (SC-175SF) if you cut tape, stickers or anything with glue; get titanium if you mostly cut paper and want the edge to last.** PLUS says the fluorine coating stops tape and glue from sticking and resists dirt and rust, so it also suits kitchen-adjacent jobs. | | Fluorine coat SC-175SF | Titanium coat SC-175ST | |---|---|---| | Blade finish | Fluorine (non-stick) | Titanium | | Best for | Washi tape, stickers, glue, packaging | Paper, lasting sharpness | | Length · blade | 174 mm · 65 mm | 174 mm · 65 mm | | Japan list price | ¥700 (about US$4.40) | ¥980 (about US$6.20) | PLUS also sells a Premium Titanium (SC-175STN), a larger size, a junior model and the folding Twiggy travel scissors. Don't confuse the SC-175SF with the all-purpose [Fit Cut Curve Bannō Titanium](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/plus-fit-cut-curve-banno-titanium/) (SC-190PMT), a different 187 mm model with a short serrated blade for metal and wire that won a 2026 Japan Stationery Award. ## How does it compare with an 8 in office scissors? **It is shorter and lighter than the 8 in classics.** The [Fiskars Original Orange-handled Scissors](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/fiskars-original-orange-handled-scissors/) and the [Westcott Titanium Bonded](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/westcott-titanium-bonded-scissors/) are both 203 mm (8 in) long with an 89 mm (3.5 in) cut, against the SC-175SF's 174 mm and 65 mm. Long blades are faster on long straight cuts in paper. The Fit Cut Curve's shorter, curved blade suits cutting tape, small shapes and packaging at a desk. Amazon US lists the SC-175SF's weight at 0.06–0.07 kg. ## Is it good for journaling and washi tape? **Yes, that's the coated version's main appeal.** Uncoated blades pick up adhesive from [mt washi tape](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/mt-washi-tape/) and double-sided tape, which then drags on the next cut. PLUS says the fluorine coating sheds that residue. For trimming stickers and photos, the rounded tip is safer in a bag but less precise in tight corners than pointed craft snips. PLUS calls the tip a safe rounded tip. ## Where is the PLUS Fit Cut Curve made? **PLUS doesn't state where the SC-175SF is made.** Its Japanese product page and the Amazon US listings give no country of manufacture. PLUS's own online shop lists China for a sibling model, the Premium Titanium SC-175STN, so check the package. PLUS is a Japanese brand based in Tokyo. The series won a Good Design Award in 2012 and Red Dot and iF design awards in 2013, PLUS says. ## Frequently asked questions ### Why are the PLUS Fit Cut Curve blades curved? PLUS says the curve keeps the blades meeting at about 30° along their whole length. Straight blades open wider near the tip, so a curved blade grips the material instead of pushing it away. ### How long are PLUS Fit Cut Curve scissors? The standard-size models, including the SC-175SF, are 174 mm (6.9 in) long with a 65 mm (2.6 in) blade, per PLUS Japan. That is about 3 cm shorter than an 8 in office scissors. ### Do PLUS Fit Cut Curve scissors work for left-handed people? The SC-175SF has symmetric loops that PLUS calls an easy grip, and Amazon lists it as ambidextrous. The blades still cross the usual way, so some left-handers may see the cut line less clearly. ### Is the fluorine-coated Fit Cut Curve good for washi tape and stickers? That's what the coating is for: PLUS says tape and glue don't stick to it and it resists dirt and rust. We haven't yet tested how long the coating lasts. ### What is the difference between Fit Cut Curve fluorine and titanium? PLUS sells the fluorine coat for sticky jobs like tape and glue, and titanium-coated blades (SC-175ST) for lasting sharpness. Both share the same 174 mm curved-blade shape. ### Can you cut cardboard with PLUS Fit Cut Curve scissors? PLUS lists cardboard, milk cartons, plastic bags, PET bottles, packaging and laminated photos among the materials it cuts. Thick corrugated board is heavy work for a 65 mm blade. ### Are PLUS Fit Cut Curve scissors made in Japan? PLUS doesn't say for the SC-175SF. PLUS is a Tokyo company, and its own shop lists China as the origin of the Premium Titanium model, so check the package. ## Sources - [フィットカットカーブ フッ素コート アイテム一覧 (PLUS Japan: SC-175SF colors, 174 mm length, 65 mm blade, 1.8 mm plate, order codes, JAN, ¥700)](https://bungu.plus.co.jp/product/cut/std/fcc_fluorine/item.html) - [フィットカットカーブ フッ素コート (PLUS Japan: fluorine coating, Bernoulli curve blade at about 30°, anti-rattle ring, materials it cuts)](https://bungu.plus.co.jp/product/cut/std/fcc_fluorine/) - [フィットカットカーブ スタンダード 抗菌グリップ (PLUS Japan: W74 × D13 × H174 mm, stainless blade, ABS and TPE grip)](https://bungu.plus.co.jp/product/cut/std/fcc_std_koukin/item.html) - [フィットカットカーブ チタンコート (PLUS Japan: SC-175ST titanium-coated model)](https://bungu.plus.co.jp/product/cut/std/fcc_titanium/) - [PLUS press release, 10th anniversary model (launched January 2012; 39 million sold by June 2022; Good Design, Red Dot and iF awards)](https://www.dreamnews.jp/press/0000261347) - [PLUS online shop: Fit Cut Curve Premium Titanium SC-175STN (51 g, made in China)](https://garage.plus.co.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=169866) - [Amazon US: PLUS SC-175SF Fit Cut Curve, White/Blue 34-516 (materials, 174 mm, ratings)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0079WLE2A) - [Amazon US: PLUS SC-175SF Fit Cut Curve, White/Gray 34-515 (100+ bought in the past month)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0079WLDLW)