What Makes This Product Left-Handed? All of our scissors & shears are TRUE left-handed, that is, they have the blades reversed so you can see what you are cutting, not just simply a reversal of the finger grips. The left blade is always on top. When a left-hander uses right-handed scissors, they have to push the thumb & index finger together in an unnatural way to make the scissors cut, causing marks on the hand & eventually callouses. With truly left-handed scissors the natural cutting action matches that of the scissors. Just hold the scissors straight & naturally & do not try to twist the blades. After a short time, you will be completely comfortable with your new scissors & wonder how you put up with misusing right-handed scissors for so long! Handsome box protects the scissors, & ensures that they don't end up mixed in with household hardware.