How Do You Use Left-handed Scissors ?

There is no reason for lefties to fight to cut. The issue is that we right handers are often unsure of how to approach teaching them. So, rather than teaching left handers to cut, this article will teach right handers how to approach it.

Your left-handedness Left-handed scissors are required. There will be adult lefties out there who will tell me that they can cut right. That's fantastic. The thing is, we can adapt to using the incorrect scissors. My son is a lefty, and there always seem to be lefty scissors around when I need to cut something quickly. To cut well with left-handed scissors, I've learned to adapt and angle the scissors just right. That, however, is not the point. Just because something is possible does not imply that it is best practise. The point is that there is no better activity for developing prewriting muscles than cutting.

Because of the muscles they develop, cutting and scissor skills are one of the most important prewriting skills. The muscles responsible for opening and closing the scissors are also responsible for manipulating the pencil. With this in mind, teaching left-handed people to cut is critical. We want them to benefit from the muscle development that cutting provides.

The upper cutting blade on right-handed scissors is on the right-hand side due to the structure of the scissors. This means that if you use these scissors as a lefty, the blade will obstruct the cutting line. This will make the finished product look hacked at, and you will be unable to cut well on the line. If this isn't clear, find a pair of left-handed scissors and hold them in your right hand. Try cutting with them now. The upper blade is visible on the left side, obstructing the cutting line. You will cut more accurately if you use right-handed scissors.

Cutting is a grasp-release or opening and closing action. Your child must repeatedly open and close the scissors. At the same time, they must support the paper with their right hand. This is the fundamental movement required for cutting. As we go through this, keep the grasp-release action in mind.

Our left-handed scissors are exact replicas of our right-handed counterparts. When a right-handed person uses a right-handed pair of scissors, they do more than just apply direct downward pressure as the blades close. You also apply lateral pressure subconsciously to achieve an accurate, straight cut. If you used the same right-handed pair of scissors in your left hand, your natural instinct would be to push the blades apart due to our natural tendency to push with our thumbs and pull with our fingers.

People who have grown up using right-handed scissors in their left hand train their fingers to push and pull with their thumbs. Pushing with your fingers and pulling with your thumbs with a left-handed pair of scissors would cause the blades to separate, giving the impression that they are faulty or cut less effectively.

Simply put, with a little retraining, a left-handed person using a left-handed pair of scissors can achieve an accurate and straight cut because the blades are pulled together like a right-handed person using right-handed scissors. A perfect match and one we're confident you'll never regret!

Westcott's scissors are the best on our list because they are sharp along the entire length of the blade, ergonomic, and well balanced. Their superior performance is due to blades made of carbotitanium, a titanium and carbon composite eight times stronger than steel. Thick materials such as cardboard and leather are no match for this cutter, which has a soft, textured rubber grip that cushions your hand as it works. It's easy to see why it won a Good Design Award in 2016.

When cutting through fabric, it's critical to have a clear line of sight as you work your scissors along the cutting line. That's why we like these Fiskars scissors. Their handle is angled away from the blades so you can maintain a clear view of your work and see exactly where those scissors are going. The blades, which are made of stainless steel, are not as tough as Westcott's, but they still leave crisp cuts and can work through heavier materials like denim.

These tween scissors are 7 inches long and have a much more comfortable grip for students than adult scissors. They're also cheaper—roughly half the price of our top full-size picks. The stainless steel blades are ideal for slicing through construction paper, cardstock, and other common craft materials in the classroom. A soft and comfortable rubber grip with a zingy design makes this easy to find in a toolbox.

Another product with a bent handle, this pair from Lefty's is a good all-purpose option that we'd get if Westcott's was out of stock. With titanium-coated stainless steel blades that are three times harder than steel, these scissors can handle a wide range of materials with ease and provide adequate comfort thanks to rubberized handles. They're also more than an ounce lighter than our top pick, which may appeal to people with arthritis or hand pain.

Another product with a bent handle, this pair from Lefty's is a good all-purpose option that we'd get if Westcott's was out of stock. With titanium-coated stainless steel blades that are three times harder than steel, these scissors can handle a wide range of materials with ease and provide adequate comfort thanks to rubberized handles. They're also more than an ounce lighter than our top pick, which may appeal to people with arthritis or hand pain.