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San-X Sumikko Gurashi Scissors: Rubber Grip, Safety Cap

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Quick answer

The San-X Sumikko Gurashi scissors have rubber-gripped handles, rounded blade tips, a safety cap and a name tag on the card pack, in a blue or a lilac-pink design. San-X's November 2026 page lists them at ¥825 (about US$5.20) including tax, in our $$ band ($5 to $20). No blade length is stated.

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San-X safety scissors drawn by eye: a blue pair with the cap on and a lilac-pink pair with the cap off
The blue pair with its cap on and the lilac-pink pair without; drawn by eye, with no size from San-X. Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times.

Product facts

Product
San-X Sumikko Gurashi Scissors with Safety Cap (Puru Puru Shabon)
Brand
San-X
Brand origin
Japan
Made in
Not stated*
Material
Stainless steel blades (marked on the blade in the maker's photo); rubber grip (maker)
Released
November 2026*
Price range
$$$5–20 per item
Colors

Blue designPale blue grips and cap.

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Notes on these facts
  • Made by San-X Co., Ltd.. Country of manufacture not stated: The page text states no country of origin. The blade in the pack photo is stamped stainless steel with the word China, which describes the blade as marked, not where the set is assembled. Check the packaging. Source. Price: example listing. Released: San-X files the page under merchandise released in 2026/11 and says release dates, designs and specifications may change.
  • Colors: names per San-X Stationery Market page (product photo), checked November 4, 2026. San-X shows two designs and gives no color names, so we call them by the grip's tint. Tints were sampled from the maker's photo; the blades are drawn light steel gray. Tints are representative, not measured. Shops stock different colors.
  • How we test and disclose samples: How we test stationery.
  • Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43 = CZK 21.7; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).

Key takeaways

  • San-X lists each pair at ¥825 (about US$5.20, at 158 yen to the dollar) including tax, in our $$ band ($5 to $20).
  • San-X lists 3 features: a rubber grip so the hand tires less, rounded blade tips for safety and an included safety cap.
  • There are 2 designs, blue and lilac-pink, on a card pack with a name tag, in the Puru Puru Shabon theme released in 2026/11.
  • The blade in San-X's pack photo is marked stainless steel and China; the page text states no country of origin or blade length.
  • San-X states no size or weight for either of the 2 designs, so the drawing here is by eye, and we have not tested how they cut.

What are the San-X Sumikko Gurashi scissors?

They are character scissors with rounded blade tips and a safety cap, from San-X’s November 2026 stationery line. San-X is the Japanese maker of the Sumikko Gurashi characters. Its Stationery Market page, filed under merchandise released in 2026/11, lists the scissors beside an eraser, a sharpener, a ruler and stickers in one bubble theme. We read the page on November 4, 2026.

The printed theme name reads Puru Puru Shabon. Our reading is “wobbly bubbles”; that is our translation, not San-X’s.

What features does San-X list?

Three: a rubber grip, rounded blade tips and a safety cap, sold on a card with a name tag. The table follows the maker’s page and photo.

Item San-X page
Price ¥825 (about US$5.20, at 158 yen to the dollar) each, tax included
Designs 2, blue and lilac-pink
Grip Rubber, “easy on tired hands” (maker’s wording, our translation)
Blade tip Rounded, which the maker calls safe
Cap Safety cap included
Pack Card with a name tag
Blade length, weight Not stated
Release Listed under 2026/11; subject to change
Price band ($$ is $5 to $20) $$
A blue San-X scissors with labels for the rounded blade tip, rubber grip and safety cap, which is drawn separately
The features San-X lists, labelled on a drawing by eye; nothing is to scale. Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times.

Who are the Sumikko Gurashi scissors for?

They suit a young student or anyone who wants a gentle pair of character scissors, because San-X lists rounded tips, a safety cap and a rubber grip at ¥825 (about US$5.20). San-X’s page introduces the line as items for enjoying the new school term, and the card carries a name tag for school use.

Skip them if you need a long blade, a precision cut or an adult-size handle: San-X gives no blade length or hand size, and we have not tested the cut. We leave out “Good for” tags because the page gives no fact that meets our evidence rules.

Are rounded tips safe?

Rounded tips make a stab or a scratch less likely, but they also cut less precisely. San-X’s page says the pointed end is rounded and so safe, and its pack photo shows a blunt, curved blade tip. The same shape makes it harder to snip into a tight corner.

For adult scissors with documented blade geometry, see the PLUS Fit Cut Curve or the Fiskars Original.

Which design should you choose?

Choose the color you like; the page gives both the same price and features. The blue design has pale blue grips and the lilac-pink design pale lilac-pink ones. The characters on the card and cap are printed artwork that we do not reproduce.

The same two colors run through the line, so they match the San-X Matomaru-kun eraser and the San-X 2-way pencil sharpener.

Where are they made, and what does it cost?

Not stated in the text. The blade in the pack photo is stamped stainless steel with the word China, which marks the blade, not necessarily where the set is made. We have not handled a pair.

San-X lists ¥825 (about US$5.20) including tax, at 158 yen to the dollar, in our $$ band ($5 to $20). That is the maker’s price in Japan on November 4, 2026. We did not check overseas sellers or shipping.

Who is San-X?

San-X Co., Ltd. is a Japanese character-goods company that its own history page dates to 1932. The page says it took the San-X name in 1973, introduced Rilakkuma in 2003 and Sumikko Gurashi in 2012. Its Japanese-language site is the only maker source we could read; its net shop did not open for us.

Frequently asked questions

Are the San-X Sumikko Gurashi scissors safe for children?

San-X describes the blade tips as rounded and so safe, and includes a cap. It gives no age range or blade length, so judge by the child and see the pack, not our drawing.

How much do the Sumikko Gurashi scissors cost?

San-X lists ¥825 (about US$5.20) including tax per pair on its November 2026 page, at 158 yen to the dollar, in our $$ band ($5 to $20). Overseas sellers set their own prices.

What is the rubber grip for?

San-X says the rubber grip means the hand does not tire easily. It does not give a rubber type or a hand size, and we have not used the scissors, so we cannot confirm the claim.

Do the scissors come with a cap?

Yes. San-X lists a safety cap with the scissors, and its photo shows a clear cap over the blades on the card pack. The page gives no information on how tightly the cap fits.

What is the name tag on the pack?

San-X's card pack photo shows a small tag with spaces for a name, grade and class, which the page calls a name tag. It is part of the card, and we do not know if it detaches.

Are the scissors for right-handed or left-handed users?

San-X does not say. The photo shows oval loops of a similar size, but the page makes no left-handed claim, so left-handed users should check the cut before buying.

Are the San-X scissors made in China?

The page text states no country. The blade in the pack photo is stamped stainless steel and China, which marks the blade, not the whole set, so check the package you receive.

Sources (3)

  1. San-X (official): Stationery Market page, November 2026 releases (scissors, price, designs, rubber grip, rounded tip, cap, name tag, pack photo; read November 4, 2026)
  2. San-X (official): Sumikkogurashi character page (character debut dated September 2012; read November 4, 2026)
  3. San-X (official, Japanese): company history (year-by-year, Japanese; read November 4, 2026)

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