The Best Omega Scissors
Omega is a Japanese professional scissor brand known for sharp bevel edges in quality Japanese steels. The range covers cutting and thinning models available through Takano Canada and other specialty retailers. Guide prices from US$364.
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What are the best Omega scissors?
The L65 is Omega's main cutting shear at around US$364. The AX Series is the thinning option at around US$392.
Omega is one of the established Japanese professional shear makers. Takano Canada lists the L65 cutting shear and AX thinning series in its catalogue. The AX Series thinning shear sits at a higher price than the cutting model, reflecting the specialist manufacturing required for thinning shear teeth.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Omega L65 Cutting Scissors Omega | Pick 2 Omega AX Thinning Scissors Omega |
|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$364Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$392Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Made in | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Thinning teeth |
| Sizes (in) | 6.5 | Not listed |
| Product links | View product | View product |
2 Omega picks from US$364 to US$392 via Takano Canada
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Omega L65 Cutting Scissors
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Made in Japan and distributed through Takano Canada, it represents a practical choice for stylists who want a well-specified Japanese scissor at a mid-range price point.
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Omega AX Thinning Scissors
- Offset handle
- Thinning teeth blade
The Omega AX series spans three tooth counts — AX-15, AX-25, and AX-30 — covering light through to moderate thinning in a single line. Fewer teeth (AX-15) remove more hair per pass for bulk work; more teeth (AX-30) take finer amounts for blending and soft-finish texturising.
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The Omega range
Omega is a Japanese professional scissor brand known for sharp bevel edges in quality Japanese steels. The range covers cutting and thinning models available through Takano Canada and other specialty retailers. Guide prices from US$364.
Omega is one of the established Japanese professional shear makers. Takano Canada lists the L65 cutting shear and AX thinning series in its catalogue. The AX Series thinning shear sits at a higher price than the cutting model, reflecting the specialist manufacturing required for thinning shear teeth.
How we chose
The L65 is Omega’s main cutting shear at around US$364. The AX Series is the thinning option at around US$392. Omega is one of the established Japanese professional shear makers. Takano Canada lists the L65 cutting shear and AX thinning series in its catalogue. The AX Series thinning shear sits at a higher price than the cutting model, reflecting the specialist manufacturing required for thinning shear teeth. 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 Omega scissors?
Omega scissors are available through Takano Canada at takanocanada.com.
What type of edge do Omega scissors have?
Omega is known for sharp bevel edges in quality Japanese steels across the professional range.
What thinning options does Omega offer?
The Omega AX thinning series spans three tooth counts — AX-15, AX-25, and AX-30 — covering light through to moderate thinning; fewer teeth remove more hair per pass, while more teeth take finer amounts for blending.