The Best Fitz 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.

3 Fitz picks — cutting + two thinning series via Takano Canada

1. Fitz AZ Cutting Scissors. Available through the Fitz retailer network.

2. Fitz FO/FX Thinning Scissors. 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.

3. Fitz HT Thinning Scissors. 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.

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.