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Leader Italian Style Cutting Scissors

by Leader · Cutting Scissors

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What it is

The Leader Italian Style features an ergonomic handle designed by an Italian industrial designer to minimise hand and wrist strain. Its rhomboid-shaped blades with convex sharpening are suited to slide cutting. Handmade in Maniago, Italy, with over 200 production steps per scissor.

Price position

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$365 guide price · tier 3 of 5

Leader Italian Style Cutting Scissors

Available Sizes

5.7"

Where to Buy

Approximate retail as of April 2026. Prices vary by retailer and region.

Where this sits

In Leader's cutting scissors lineup the Leader Italian Style Cutting Scissors occupies the mid-range tier, priced between the Leader Firenze Cutting Scissors and the Leader Passione Cutting Scissors. Manufactured in Italy.

For the most current model specifications, handle options, pricing, and availability, see the Leader brand page on ScissorPedia.

Features

  • Ergonomic Italian designer handle
  • Rhomboid-shaped convex blades
  • Suited to slide cutting
  • Handmade in Maniago, Italy
  • Over 200 production steps

Specifications

Handle position
Ergonomic offset
Blade type
Convex
Country of manufacture
Italy

How it compares

Similar shears in the same category, side by side (this product first). Open each for full detail and current pricing.
Attribute Leader Italian Style Cutting Scissors Leader Leader Kiss Cutting Scissors Leader Leader Firenze Cutting Scissors Leader
Price guideUS$365US$365US$275
Price tierMid-range Mid-range Mid-range
Made inItalyItalyItaly
HandleErgonomic offsetOffsetOffset
Blade typeConvexExtra concaveConvex
Sizes (in)5.75.55.7
Product linksView product View product View product

Professional Opinion

Rhomboid-shaped convex blades are built with slide cutting in mind, gliding through the section rather than pushing it. The designer ergonomic handle aims to keep hand and wrist strain down across a long day, handmade in Maniago at 5.7 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is the Leader Italian Style Cutting Scissors made from?

The Leader Italian Style Cutting Scissors uses Italian stainless steel.

What handle does the Leader Italian Style Cutting Scissors have?

The Leader Italian Style Cutting Scissors features ergonomic offset handles.

What sizes are available for the Leader Italian Style Cutting Scissors?

ScissorPedia lists one size: 5.7.

Where is the Leader Italian Style Cutting Scissors manufactured?

The Leader Italian Style Cutting Scissors is manufactured in Italy.

Where can I buy the Leader Italian Style Cutting Scissors?

ScissorPedia lists 2 retailer links. Users must confirm current exact-model availability and terms with each retailer.

About Leader

Origin: Italy

Leader is an Italian scissor brand made in Maniago since the 1970s, now in its third generation of family ownership under Gruppo Medesy.

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Retailer links, pricing, and specifications notice

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