Left Handed Gingher Scissors

[cem]

Just wondering does anyone know if Gingher Scissors come in a left handed version. I can normally use right handed scissors with no problem ie I've never used left handed scissors before but how the cutting angle is on Ginghers makes it difficult to cut a precise shape. I've got quite small hands so can turn them over but it does become uncomfortable after awhile.

I do use knives as well for cutting but there is one thing I like using scissors for and I would love to be able to keep using the Ginghers without getting a sore thumb.

Thankyou for any help

Cheers,

Clair

[WinterBear]

Just wondering does anyone know if Gingher Scissors come in a left handed version. I can normally use right handed scissors with no problem ie I've never used left handed scissors before but how the cutting angle is on Ginghers makes it difficult to cut a precise shape. I've got quite small hands so can turn them over but it does become uncomfortable after awhile.

I do use knives as well for cutting but there is one thing I like using scissors for and I would love to be able to keep using the Ginghers without getting a sore thumb.

Thankyou for any help

Cheers,

Clair

Yes, they do. Any place that carries Gingher scissors should be able to order them in (Part # G-8L). They are sold by Roberts Crafts online (http://robertscrafts...&ProductID=6851), amazon (http://www.amazon.co...11134671&sr=8-1), Kmart online (http://www.kmart.com...90000000080137P), Possibly your local quilt and hobby stores. I can't find an Australian source for the lefts, but they DO make them.

(augh, forgot to look at the country again, sorry).

Edited July 20, 2011 by WinterBear

[cem]

Thankyou for the links WinterBear, I buy most of my tools from overseas anyway. I bought the Ginghers from Springfield a sponsor here I think I will drop them an email and see if they know as mine look to be a different model to the ones you posted.

Thanks again

Cheers,

Clair

[WinterBear]

I'll wish you luck then and hope you find exactly what you need. It is no fun using shears that don't fit your hand. Have you considered contacting Ghinger directly and asking if they make the model you want in left-handed? http://www.gingher.com/static/contact/ Worth a shot as not every model they make is shown in their product catalog.

[King's X]

If those do not work....I have a friend that use to sell them online....he might be able to connect you to a supplier that can get them for you.

Good luck

[cem]

If those do not work....I have a friend that use to sell them online....he might be able to connect you to a supplier that can get them for you.

Good luck

Thanks Kings X, I've emailed Springfield and are just waiting for a reply, If they can't help I'll send you a PM.

Cheers,

Clair

[cem]

Springfield don't have them and their distibutor doesn't carry them anymore, so have I've tried the Gingher link Winterbear gave just waiting on a reply.

Kings X could you please ask your friend as well, there has been a few views of this thread so some others might be interested in trying to locate some too. The model I have is MODEL: 9080C-8, 8 INCH BLUNT UTILITY SHEARS

Thankyou,

Clair

[King's X]

An email has been sent. I will report back as soon as I hear something.

[cem]

I've heard back from Gingher they don't do that model in a left handed version oh well, I'm getting used to the ones I have though so probably won't go for a specific lefty version now.

But I'll get back to the rep and ask if they have any other models suitable for cutting leather in a left handed version in case anyone else is interested.

Cheers,

Clair

[King's X]

CEM

Glad you updated the post. I couldn't find it earlier to post this information. Apparently, you found out the same information that I did, but my contact provided me with this substitute for you.

Sorry no source for ginghers.

A good scissor is sold by Wolff Industries.

Www.wolffind.com

Under the Kai name.

Good stuff.

I hope this works out for you!

[cem]

Thankyou for the info King's X.

Cheers,

Clair

[King's X]

You're welcome......good luck