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These are not really left handed scissors!
Do not buy these scissors unless you just want them for cutting things open that do not have to be precise, like hard to get into packaging. The only thing left handed about these scissors is the handle. The blades are the same as right handed scissors. So if you try and cut on a line, you can't see the line, the blade is in the way. You end up cutting about 1/8 of an inch away from the line. I am an artist and they are useless for me as I need to be exact. I have 2 old Fiskar left handed scissors and they are true lefty scissors. I compared them to these new ones and saw the problem about the position of the blades. Unfortunately, they are dull so my only option is try and get them sharpened or try one of the other brands. I called Fiskars and they told me they are aware of the problem with these scissors but these are the only ones they make now. In fact, the guy at customer service, told me he gets complaints all day long about them. I can't figure out these good reviews on Amazon unless they are by people who just want to cut things open and aren't trying to cut on a line.
August 2011 · Arts Crafts and Sewing