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Left-Handed Cutting Scissors: 7 Picks
If you cut with your left hand, look for scissors made to be held in the left hand. This page lists 7 cutting scissors that come in a left-handed size, with the left-handed sizes and their stock shown for each model.
Key points
- Left-handed scissors are made to be held in the left hand. Before you buy, check that both the blades and the handle are left-handed.
- Some models come in fewer sizes in the left-handed version than in the right-handed one. The sizes and stock in the table are the left-handed ones only.
- The 7 models here all come in a left-handed size and are not ranked. The selection rule and the order are stated just below.
How this list was chosen
Cutting scissors with a left-handed size (models made only left-handed and models offered in both hands) whose left-handed size is in stock or can be made to order. Up to 8 models. Listed by tax-free price, from low to high.
This is a list in a stated order, not a ranking. Prices are tax-free export prices; stock and specifications come from the same data as the product pages.
7 models compared
A price with "from" varies by size or specification; a dash means there is no entry. Sizes and stock are for left-handed models.
| Model | Price (tax-free) | Sizes | Handle | Edge | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mina Jay II Cutting Scissors | ¥11,364 | 5.5 / 6.0″ | Offset | Convex | Left-handed: Made to order |
| Mina Umi Cutting Scissors | ¥11,364 | 5.5 / 6.0 / 7.0″ | Offset | Convex | Left-handed: Made to order |
| Mina Rainbow II Cutting Scissors | ¥13,091 | 4.5–7.0″ | Offset | Convex | Left-handed: Made to order |
| Ichiro Rose Lefty Left-Handed Cutting Scissors | ¥20,818 | 6.0″ | Offset | Convex | Made to order |
| Ichiro Pink Moon Cutting Scissors | ¥21,818 | 5.0–7.0″ | Offset | Convex | Left-handed: In stock |
| Ichiro Matte Black Cutting Scissors | ¥22,909 | 5.0–6.0″ | Offset | Convex | Left-handed: In stock |
| Ichiro Rose Gold Cutting Scissors | ¥22,909 | 5.0–6.5″ | Offset | Convex | Left-handed: Made to order |
The 7 models in detail
Mina Shears Mina Jay II Cutting Scissors
Offset-handle, convex-edge cutting scissors. Right-handed in 5.0 to 7.0 inches, left-handed in 5.5 and 6.0 inches.
- Sizes
- Left-handed: 5.5 / 6.0″
- Handle
- Offset
- Edge
- Convex
- Tension
- Right-handed 5.5–7.0″: Concealed pivot
- Finish
- Right-handed 5.5–7.0″: Satin
Left-handed: Made to order
¥11,364 tax-free
View product (Mina Jay II Cutting Scissors) Order this modelMina Shears Mina Umi Cutting Scissors
Cutting scissors combining fine pointed tips, a convex edge and a key-adjustable tension screw. Also left-handed, for stylists looking for a mirror-finish offset.
- Sizes
- Left-handed: 5.5 / 6.0 / 7.0″
- Handle
- Offset
- Edge
- Convex
- Tension
- Key-adjustable screw
- Tip
- Fine point
- Blade profile
- Straight
- Finish
- Mirror polish
Left-handed: Made to order
¥11,364 tax-free
View product (Mina Umi Cutting Scissors) Order this modelMina Shears Mina Rainbow II Cutting Scissors
Rainbow cutting scissors with an offset handle and a convex edge. Six sizes from 4.5 to 7.0 inches, right- or left-handed.
- Sizes
- Left-handed: 4.5–7.0″
- Handle
- Offset
- Edge
- Convex
- Finish
- Right-handed 5.0–6.0″: Polished
Left-handed: Made to order
¥13,091 tax-free
View product (Mina Rainbow II Cutting Scissors) Order this modelIchiro Shears Ichiro Rose Lefty Left-Handed Cutting Scissors
Left-handed cutting scissors with an offset handle and a convex edge. A single 6.0-inch scissor for all-round salon work with the left hand.
- Sizes
- 6.0″
- Handle
- Offset
- Edge
- Convex
- Finish
- Polished
Made to order
¥20,818 tax-free
View product (Ichiro Rose Lefty Left-Handed Cutting Scissors) Order this modelIchiro Shears Ichiro Pink Moon Cutting Scissors
Pink cutting scissors with an offset handle and a convex edge. Five sizes from 5.0 to 7.0 inches, right- or left-handed.
- Sizes
- Left-handed: 5.0–7.0″
- Handle
- Offset
- Edge
- Convex
- Finish
- 5.0–6.0″: Polished
Left-handed: In stock
¥21,818 tax-free
View product (Ichiro Pink Moon Cutting Scissors) Order this modelIchiro Shears Ichiro Matte Black Cutting Scissors
Matte black cutting scissors that pair an offset handle with a convex edge. Right-handed in 5.0 to 7.0 inches, left-handed in 5.0 to 6.0 inches, so you can choose the length to suit your hand.
- Sizes
- Left-handed: 5.0–6.0″
- Handle
- Offset
- Edge
- Convex
- Finish
- Matte
Left-handed: In stock
¥22,909 tax-free
View product (Ichiro Matte Black Cutting Scissors) Order this modelIchiro Shears Ichiro Rose Gold Cutting Scissors
Rose gold cutting scissors with an offset handle and a convex edge. 5.0 to 6.5 inches, right- or left-handed.
- Sizes
- Left-handed: 5.0–6.5″
- Handle
- Offset
- Edge
- Convex
- Tension
- 5.0–6.0″: Ball-bearing pivot screw
- Finish
- 5.0–6.0″: Polished
Left-handed: Made to order
¥22,909 tax-free
View product (Ichiro Rose Gold Cutting Scissors) Order this modelGuides on how to choose
- Scissors for Left-Handed Hairdressers Choosing scissors for left-handed hairdressers, barbers and students: left-handed versus right-handed scissors, and how to choose size and handle shape.
- How to Choose Your Scissor Size How scissor size is measured in inches, and how to choose a size for your hand and the cutting you do. Starting points for hairdressers, barbers and students.
- Scissor Handle Types Explained Classic, offset, crane and swivel thumb: handle shapes explained by the length and angle of the two handles (shanks), plus what to check when trying them.
Questions and answers
How was this list chosen?
Cutting scissors with a left-handed size (models made only left-handed and models offered in both hands) whose left-handed size is in stock or can be made to order. Up to 8 models. Listed by tax-free price, from low to high. This is a list in a stated order, not a ranking. Prices are tax-free export prices; stock and specifications come from the same data as the product pages.
Can I use right-handed scissors in my left hand?
If you cut left-handed, we recommend scissors made for the left hand. The guide Scissors for Left-Handed Hairdressers explains how left-handed and right-handed scissors differ.
What does "fully left-handed" mean?
It means the blades and the handle are both set up as a mirror image, to be held in the left hand. Scissors with only a left-handed handle have blades built like right-handed ones. If a product page does not make this clear, ask us through the contact form.
Are there left-handed thinning scissors?
Yes. If your cutting scissors are left-handed, match the thinning scissors as well. You can find them among the left-handed models in the catalogue; the guide Scissors for Left-Handed Hairdressers has more.