S2
有限会社エスツー
Who it suits
S2 is a Japanese boutique scissor brand founded in 1991 in Osaka, producing professional shears with a registered design patent.
Price position
$0 · tier 3 of 5
Profile completeness
8/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 8 catalogued
- Product types
- 3 documented
- Materials
- 3 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 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 range overview
Eight S2 models are catalogued across cutting and thinning builds. Pricing across all eight is being researched; the authoritative source for current specifications and prices is the retailer carrying S2 for the relevant market. ScissorPedia will update this entry as pricing data becomes available.
See Also
S2 at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 8 models listed
- Established
- 1991
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles S2 works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Products
How S2 compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
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?
Mid-range is the band for S2’s professional Japanese shears. We list no per-model prices for the brand; its own store at s2-hasami.com carries current figures.
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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