The Best Fitz Scissors
Fitz (also listed as Fits by Takano Canada) is a Japanese professional hair shear line available through Takano Canada, a Canadian specialty scissor retailer. The range covers a cutting series and two thinning series. Pricing is available through Takano Canada.
Updated
What are the best Fitz scissors?
The AZ Series is the main Fitz cutting range. The FO/FX Series and HT Series are the two thinning options, covering different tooth-count configurations.
Takano Canada carries the Fitz line as part of its specialist catalogue. The AZ Series covers the cutting range; the FO and FX thinning shears are listed together as one series covering different tooth counts; the HT Series is a separate thinning option. All three are Japanese-made professional shears.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Fitz AZ Cutting Scissors Fitz | Pick 2 Fitz FO/FX Thinning Scissors Fitz | Pick 3 Fitz HT Thinning Scissors Fitz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Thinning (35-tooth, inferred from model) | Thinning |
| Sizes (in) | 5.0"· 5.5"· 6.0"· 7.0" | Not listed | 5.0"· 5.5"· 6.0" |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
3 Fitz picks — cutting + two thinning series via Takano Canada
- 1Fitz
Fitz AZ Cutting Scissors
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Available through the Fitz retailer network.
View Fitz AZ Cutting Scissors - 2Fitz
Fitz FO/FX Thinning Scissors
- Offset handle
- Thinning (35-tooth, inferred from model) blade
The Fitz FO-35 and FX-35 are thinning shears with offset handles. The “35” in the model code points to a 35-tooth blade — confirm the exact tooth count with Takano Canada before purchase, as the number is inferred from the model designation rather than a published spec.
View Fitz FO/FX Thinning Scissors - 3Fitz
Fitz HT Thinning Scissors
- Offset handle
- Thinning blade
The L, M, and S suffixes in the model code (e. HT-55L, HT-55M, HT-55S) denote the weight-removal level — L for lighter blending, M for mid-range texturising, and S for heavier reduction passes.
View Fitz HT Thinning Scissors
The Fitz range
Fitz (also listed as Fits by Takano Canada) is a Japanese professional hair shear line available through Takano Canada, a Canadian specialty scissor retailer. The range covers a cutting series and two thinning series. Pricing is available through Takano Canada.
Takano Canada carries the Fitz line as part of its specialist catalogue. The AZ Series covers the cutting range; the FO and FX thinning shears are listed together as one series covering different tooth counts; the HT Series is a separate thinning option. All three are Japanese-made professional shears.
How we chose
The AZ Series is the main Fitz cutting range. The FO/FX Series and HT Series are the two thinning options, covering different tooth-count configurations. Takano Canada carries the Fitz line as part of its specialist catalogue. The AZ Series covers the cutting range; the FO and FX thinning shears are listed together as one series covering different tooth counts; the HT Series is a separate thinning option. All three are Japanese-made professional shears. Guide prices are at time of writing; confirm current figures and availability directly with the brand or its authorised retailers. Sets and left-handed models where listed separately are not included here.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 answers you can open one at a timeWhere can I buy Fitz scissors?
Fitz scissors are available through Takano Canada, a Canadian specialty scissor retailer.
Are Fitz scissors Japanese-made?
Fitz is listed as a Japanese professional hair shear line by Takano Canada.
What do the L, M, and S suffixes mean on Fitz HT models?
The L, M, and S suffixes in the HT model code (for example HT-55L, HT-55M, HT-55S) denote the weight-removal level — L for lighter blending, M for mid-range texturising, and S for heavier reduction passes.