S2
- Japan
- Est. 1991
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Budget Luxury
S2 is a Japanese boutique scissor brand founded in 1991 in Osaka, producing professional shears with a registered design patent.
OverviewS2 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.) and was restructured as a corporation in 2005. S2 is led by CEO Katsumi Hoshino, who according to the brand develops new products based on direct conversations with...
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.) and was restructured as a corporation in 2005. S2 is led by CEO 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 its website at s2-hasami.com. The brand appears to focus on the Japanese domestic market. With a small team and a capital base of 3 million yen, S2 operates as a boutique manufacturer rather than a large scale producer.
Product Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Products
Products for this brand will be added soon.
In the meantime, you can visit the official website to explore their product range.
How S2 Compares
| Brand | S2 | Naruto | CORTA | Green Mouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Undercut, Rough cut, Dry cutting, Wet cutting, Slide cut, Chop cut, Volume control, Men's undercut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control(5~60%), Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Dress cutting, Deep cut, Layer cut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Chop cut, Dry cut, Line cut, Gradation, Texture control, Volume control | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control(10~65%), Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Sword cut, Convex cut, Delicate cut, V-wave thinning |
| Founded | 1991 | 1963 | — | 2002 |
Frequently Asked Questions
S2 scissors are manufactured in Japan by 有限会社エスツー, established in 1991 in Asahi-ku Shinmori 2-14-31.
S2 scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with Alu-Coba, Axis, BMC. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
S2 specializes in Blunt cut, Undercut, Rough cut, Dry cutting, Wet cutting, and 4 more.
