S2
有限会社エスツー
About S2
In brief
S2 is a Japanese boutique scissor brand founded in 1991 in Osaka, producing professional shears with a registered design patent.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors
Profile updated Apr 2026
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Where to buy S2
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The S2 range
8 models
Cutting Scissors 6 models Price not documented
3 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Thinning Scissors 2 models Price not documented
Small by design, S2 has built professional hair and beauty scissors and nothing else since 1991. The Asahi-ku, Osaka maker, led by Katsumi Hoshino, develops new models through direct conversations with customers, by its own account, and holds a design patent registered in 2008. Steels run from Cobalt V10 and Cobalt SP up to ultra-fine particle steel, and the range sells direct through s2-hasami.com.
Overview
S2 is a Japanese scissor brand founded in 1991 and based in Asahi-ku, Osaka. The company operates under 有限会社エスツー (S2 Co., Ltd.). S2 is led by Katsumi Hoshino, who according to the brand develops new products based on direct conversations with customers.
The company holds a registered design patent (Registration No. 1324775), acquired in 2008. S2 focuses exclusively on manufacturing and selling professional hair and beauty scissors.
Product Range
S2 produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The brand covers a range of techniques including blunt cut, undercut, rough cut, dry cutting, wet cutting, slide cut, chop cut, volume control, and men’s undercut work. The product line is sold through S2’s own online store, where the standard series is featured prominently.
Distribution
S2 sells directly through s2-hasami.com. The Japanese company operates with a small team and a capital base of 3 million yen, focusing on specialist scissor production.
Product range overview
Eight S2 models cover cutting and thinning. For current specifications and prices, consult the retailer carrying S2 in your market.
See Also
How S2 compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | S2S2 | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AuroAuro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | Price not documented | Price not documented | US$200–250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$424–499Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | Cobalt V10, Cobalt SP, Ultra-fine partic | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 2 models | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Undercut, Rough cut, Dry cutting, Wet cutting,… | Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture… | Base cut, Step cut, Volume control, Texture control | Cobalt alloy builds, Multi-tooth thinning options, Handle… |
| Founded | 1991 | 2006 | 1946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs S2 a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. S2 has operated as a Japanese maker since 1991, based in Asahi-ku, Osaka and trading as 有限会社エスツー. The professional shears are made in Japan.
Who runs S2?
S2 is led by Katsumi Hoshino and trades as 有限会社エスツー. It stays a small boutique operation focused only on professional hair and beauty scissors.
How much do S2 scissors cost?
S2’s professional Japanese shears sit in the mid-range price band. Its store at s2-hasami.com carries current model prices.
Does S2 make left-handed scissors?
It does. Left-handed S2 models sit in the range next to the standard cutting and thinning shears, so left-handed stylists are covered.
What is S2 known for?
S2 makes professional cutting and thinning shears that handle blunt cuts, undercuts, dry and wet cutting, and slide and chop work. It also holds a registered design patent granted in 2008.
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