Left Handed Scissors

Why right handed scissors do not work for left handers and the problems left handed children have at school with scissors. Guidance for children, parents and teachers on using left handed scissors.

A lot of people have asked us to explain this so we have created a video to show you the problems left handers face when using the wrong scissors and how easy they are to fix!

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Use the links below to find out more about the different types of left handed scissors in our online shop

Scissors main section
General purpose and household scissors
Children's scissors with rounded blade tips for safety
Manicure scissors
Dressmaking and embroidery scissors
Special purpose scissors - haircutting, kitchen, medical