The Best S2 Scissors
S2 is a Japanese boutique scissor brand, founded in 1991 in Osaka. Production runs on Cobalt V10 steel across the standard range, with the premium SP grade available in select models. The full range covers cutting, slide-cut, and thinning options. Pricing is available through the brand directly.
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What are the best S2 scissors?
The EG is the entry cutting model in Cobalt V10 steel. The RK steps up to Cobalt SP — the premium grade in the S2 range. The SK is the dedicated slide-cut model, optimised for a technique that demands an especially refined convex edge.
S2 operates under the corporate name 有限会社エスツー (S2 Hasami) and holds a registered design patent. The full catalogue extends to additional cutting and thinning models, all made in Osaka.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 S2 EG Cutting Scissors S2 | Pick 2 S2 RK Cutting Scissors S2 | Pick 3 S2 SK Slide Cut Scissors S2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | Convex |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
3 S2 picks from Osaka in Cobalt V10 and SP
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S2 EG Cutting Scissors
- Cobalt V10
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
The S2 EG sits within S2’s standard Cobalt V10 cutting range alongside models like the GR, NE, and MA. All use the same Cobalt V10 steel, offset handle, and convex blade; each model code denotes a distinct design within the overall S2 cutting catalogue.
View S2 EG Cutting Scissors - 2S2
S2 RK Cutting Scissors
- Cobalt SP
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
The S2 RK uses Cobalt SP — the premium steel grade within the S2 range, a step above the standard Cobalt V10 used across the GR, EG, and similar models. Offset handle and convex blade follow the same pattern as the rest of the cutting line.
View S2 RK Cutting Scissors - 3S2
S2 SK Slide Cut Scissors
- Cobalt V10
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
The S2 SK and SH are dedicated slide-cut models — Cobalt V10 steel, offset handle, blade geometry configured for the drawing action of slide-cutting rather than a static chop cut. S2 offers two slide models (SK and SH) alongside the SW/SWS pair in the same category, giving stylists options within the slide-cut segment of the range.
View S2 SK Slide Cut Scissors
The S2 range
S2 is a Japanese boutique scissor brand, founded in 1991 in Osaka. Production runs on Cobalt V10 steel across the standard range, with the premium SP grade available in select models. The full range covers cutting, slide-cut, and thinning options. Pricing is available through the brand directly.
S2 operates under the corporate name 有限会社エスツー (S2 Hasami) and holds a registered design patent. The full catalogue extends to additional cutting and thinning models, all made in Osaka.
How we chose
The EG is the entry cutting model in Cobalt V10 steel. The RK steps up to Cobalt SP — the premium grade in the S2 range. The SK is the dedicated slide-cut model, optimised for a technique that demands an especially refined convex edge. S2 operates under the corporate name 有限会社エスツー (S2 Hasami) and holds a registered design patent. The full catalogue extends to additional cutting and thinning models, all made in Osaka. 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 are S2 scissors made?
S2 scissors are made in Osaka, Japan, by 有限会社エスツー (S2 Hasami), a boutique manufacturer founded in 1991.
What steel grades does S2 use?
S2 uses Cobalt V10 across the standard range and the premium Cobalt SP grade in select cutting models.
Does S2 make slide-cut scissors?
Yes. The SK and SH are dedicated slide-cut models, and S2 also offers the SW/SWS pair in the same category — Cobalt V10 steel with blade geometry configured for the drawing action of slide cutting.