Leader
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About Leader
In brief
Leader is an Italian scissor brand made in Maniago since the 1970s, now in its third generation of family ownership under Gruppo Medesy.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors · Accessories 5.5–7.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$275–525Price band US$200–400 · Mid-rangeTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
2 retailersBuying routes
Where to buy Leader
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UK & Ireland 2 retailers
Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalogue map
The Leader range
4 models · 5.5–7.0 in
Cutting Scissors 4 models US$275–525Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Leader Firenze Cutting Scissors US$275
- Leader Italian Style Cutting Scissors US$365
- Leader Kiss Cutting Scissors US$365
1 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Maniago has turned out blades for centuries, and Leader belongs to that tradition. Family firm Leader Cam has made the brand’s professional hairdressing scissors in the Pordenone town since the 1970s, now under its third generation. Steel choices run from 440C (the Carbonium) to Damascus (the Passione); the four models, all cutters, carry guide prices of US$275 to US$525 in 5.5 to 7.0 inch lengths.
Overview
Leader is an Italian scissor brand manufactured by Leader-cam in Maniago, a town in the Pordenone province that has been a center for Italian blade making for centuries. The brand has been producing professional hairdressing scissors since the 1970s and is now in its third generation of family ownership.
Product Range
Leader offers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, left-handed scissors, and accessories. The range covers blunt, slide, and point cutting; volume and texture control; layering; blending; slicing; trimming; fades; and thinning. Prices sit in the professional mid-range.
Background
According to Leader, the company was founded by Guglielmo Ghezzi with a focus on skilled craftsmanship and quality steel. The brand emphasizes its “Made in Italy” heritage as a mark of manufacturing quality. Leader has recently become part of Gruppo Medesy, a global manufacturer of dental instruments that exports to over 105 countries. That acquisition connects Leader to a larger manufacturing infrastructure.
Manufacturing Location
Maniago, where Leader produces its scissors, is historically significant for Italian metalworking. The town has a long tradition of blade and tool production. For stylists who value European manufacturing, this Maniago heritage is a relevant detail.
Distribution
Leader scissors are available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors and yoiscissors.co.uk, both UK-based retailers. The brand’s own site is leadercam.com. Buyers outside the UK can check current international ordering options with the brand or retailer.
See Also
How Leader compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | LeaderLeader | HepikeHepike | KiepeKiepe | TRITRI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy | Italy | Italy |
| Typical price | US$275–525Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | Price not documented | US$80–150Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$115–160Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level |
| Steel | Stainless steel, 440C, Damascus steel, C | Japanese Hitachi 440 | Stainless steel | 440C, 420J2 |
| Edge type | — | Razor Edge | — | — |
| Handles | — | Straight, Offset | — | — |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | 1 models |
| Thinning | — | 3 models | 3 models | 1 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … |
| Founded | — | — | 1960 | 1987 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeWhere are Leader scissors made?
Leader is an Italian brand, and its scissors are made in Maniago in the Pordenone province, a town with a centuries-old blade-making tradition. The maker, Leader Cam, has been making professional hairdressing scissors there since the 1970s and is now in its third generation of family ownership.
What steel do Leader scissors use?
How much do Leader scissors cost?
Leader’s four cutting models cover US$275 to US$525 at guide prices; leadercam.com lists the full current range.
Does Leader make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Leader offers a dedicated left-handed range on top of its cutting and thinning shears, so left-handed stylists are catered for directly rather than having to adapt a right-handed pair.
What does Leader make besides cutting scissors?
The catalogue covers cutting scissors, thinning and texturising shears, left-handed scissors, and accessories, supporting techniques from blunt and slide cutting to point cutting and reshaping.
Where can I buy Leader scissors?
Leader publishes its full range at leadercam.com, and pairs are stocked by UK retailers including Direct Hairdressing Scissors and yoiscissors.co.uk.
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