--- title: "left handed scissors for kids age 8-12 — Niche Verdict: Skip it (44/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/left-handed-scissors-for-kids-age-8-12" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:46:40.209Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($48K/yr) — left handed scissors for kids age 8-12 doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($48K/yr) — left handed scissors for kids age 8-12 doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "left handed scissors for kids age 8-12 — Niche Verdict: Skip it (44/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **left handed scissors for kids age 8-12** **Skip it****44/100 ** a small market ($48K/yr) — left handed scissors for kids age 8-12 doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$48K** **Growth (1y)** **+356.9%** **Products** **16** **Brands** **6** was 11 a year ago **Sellers** **19** **Price range** **$5.88–$19.08** **Returns** **0.5%** **Rating** **4.7★** **Skip it** Scored 44/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **2** ×0.30 Growth **89** ×0.30 Competition **22** ×0.20 Quality gap **20** ×0.10 Returns **96** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 102 weeks — +356.9% year over year. 15K7KSpike '24Black Friday '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 62.3× ## **Competition** - Fiskars81% - GAIFONGRE9% - SLEMOON6% - Mudder2% - LIVINGO2% - KUONIIY1% The top 5 products capture 75% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 6 brands and 19 sellers compete here. **Brands** **6 **▼falling was 11 a year ago **Sellers** **19** **Top 5 brand share** **99%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Fiskars Softgrip 6 Big Kids Scissors for Ages 8-11 Scissors for School or Crafting Turquoise-Purple Ombre](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aV1uyDNJL.jpg) [**Fiskars Softgrip 6 Big Kids Scissors for Ages 8-11 Scissors for School or Crafting Turquoise-Purple Ombre**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8BQMHZY) Fiskars$6.334.8★44824%▲rising 2 ![Fiskars 6 Left-Handed Big Kids Scissors for Ages 8-11 Scissors for School or Crafting Back to Supplies Ombre Blue-Turquoise Stainless Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HyZ4Og6RL.jpg) [**Fiskars 6 Left-Handed Big Kids Scissors for Ages 8-11 Scissors for School or Crafting Back to Supplies Ombre Blue-Turquoise Stainless Steel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRBYCB58) Fiskars$5.884.8★51622%▼falling 3 ![Fiskars Big Kids Scissors Stainless Steel Blades 2-Pack School Scissors Blue/Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41L62jnCdbL.jpg) [**Fiskars Big Kids Scissors Stainless Steel Blades 2-Pack School Scissors Blue/Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZTXZYLQ) Fiskars$8.024.7★3817%▲rising 4 ![7 Real Left-Handed Kids Scissors - 3-Pack Ages 8-16 Pointed Tip Stainless Steel Blades Soft Grip Great for DIY Arts School](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vQ6KYgNsL.jpg) [**7 Real Left-Handed Kids Scissors - 3-Pack Ages 8-16 Pointed Tip Stainless Steel Blades Soft Grip Great for DIY Arts School**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTHLCSMH) GAIFONGRE$12.434.7★2288%—flat 5 ![Fiskars 7 SoftGrip Student Glitter Scissors for Kids 12+ - Scissors for School or Crafting - Back to School Supplies - Turquoise Glitter (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418uOf6oGRL.jpg) [**Fiskars 7 SoftGrip Student Glitter Scissors for Kids 12+ - Scissors for School or Crafting - Back to School Supplies - Turquoise Glitter (Pack of 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7H9G7SR) Fiskars$6.334.8★9985%▲rising 6 ![Fiskars 7 SoftGrip Left-Handed Student Glitter Scissors for Kids 12+ - Left-Handed Scissors for School or Crafting - Back to School Supplies - Blue Glitter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oS5VUmEYL.jpg) [**Fiskars 7 SoftGrip Left-Handed Student Glitter Scissors for Kids 12+ - Left-Handed Scissors for School or Crafting - Back to School Supplies - Blue Glitter**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7HC84ZY) Fiskars$6.744.8★9984%▲rising 7 ![SLEMOON 7 Real Left Handed Student Scissors for Age 8~12 Blue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41S1ThM8nSL.jpg) [**SLEMOON 7 Real Left Handed Student Scissors for Age 8~12 Blue**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT4HVNW5) SLEMOON$9.334.4★1954%▼falling 8 ![Fiskars 6 Kids Super Scissors with PowerCut Technology to Boost Cutting Power Perfect for Multiple Paper Layers Foam & Cardboard Integrated Wire Cutter for Pipe Cleaners Craft & School Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41imHOrzUQL.jpg) [**Fiskars 6 Kids Super Scissors with PowerCut Technology to Boost Cutting Power Perfect for Multiple Paper Layers Foam & Cardboard Integrated Wire Cutter for Pipe Cleaners Craft & School Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4T7XBCT) Fiskars$6.004.7★1724%▼falling 9 ![Fiskars 6 Big Kids Scissors 8-11 - Scissors for School or Crafting - Back to School Supplies - Color May Vary](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UiwZf88RL.jpg) [**Fiskars 6 Big Kids Scissors 8-11 - Scissors for School or Crafting - Back to School Supplies - Color May Vary**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ARUPN5U) Fiskars$19.084.6★3982%—flat 10 ![Mudder 3 Pieces Left Handed Kids Scissors Age 8-12 5.9 Inch Back to School Gifts Safety Children Scissors with Blunt Tip Stainless Steel Blades and Grip for Home (Red Green Yellow)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VEyRkr-RS.jpg) [**Mudder 3 Pieces Left Handed Kids Scissors Age 8-12 5.9 Inch Back to School Gifts Safety Children Scissors with Blunt Tip Stainless Steel Blades and Grip for Home (Red Green Yellow)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0915WLWYW) Mudder$6.174.6★6952%—flat 11 ![SLEMOON 7 Real Left handed Student Scissors for Kids Age 8~12 Pink](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ojfKlIvSL.jpg) [**SLEMOON 7 Real Left handed Student Scissors for Kids Age 8~12 Pink**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT4H4LCF) SLEMOON$9.284.4★1952%▼falling 12 ![LIVINGO Kids Scissors for Ages 8-11 - 3 Pack 6 Pointed Tip Stainless Steel School Scissors for Children Teacher Classroom Crafting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WOaXp06sL.jpg) [**LIVINGO Kids Scissors for Ages 8-11 - 3 Pack 6 Pointed Tip Stainless Steel School Scissors for Children Teacher Classroom Crafting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM1TBG26) LIVINGO$12.104.8★1952%▼falling 13 ![Fiskars 6 Big Kids Scissors for Kids Ages 8-11 Scissors for School or Crafting Back to School Supplies Turquoise](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cp7sn4MBL.jpg) [**Fiskars 6 Big Kids Scissors for Kids Ages 8-11 Scissors for School or Crafting Back to School Supplies Turquoise**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7HC9NKP) Fiskars$11.784.8★4161%▼falling 14 ![7 Real Left-Handed Kids Scissors for Ages 8+ Pointed Tip Stainless Steel Blade Ergonomic Soft Grip Great for School Classroom DIY Art Scrapbooking & Craft Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ssQk8Wn0L.jpg) [**7 Real Left-Handed Kids Scissors for Ages 8+ Pointed Tip Stainless Steel Blade Ergonomic Soft Grip Great for School Classroom DIY Art Scrapbooking & Craft Projects**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2JBM8MF) GAIFONGRE$9.444.9★221%▲rising 15 ![Fiskars 7 Student Scissors for Kids Ages 12-14 Scissors for School or Crafting Back to School Supplies Blue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419Mp2qVU8L.jpg) [**Fiskars 7 Student Scissors for Kids Ages 12-14 Scissors for School or Crafting Back to School Supplies Blue**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7HCMB73) Fiskars$6.164.8★4841%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 16 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 16 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Fiskars Softgrip 6 Big Kids Scissors for Ages 8-11 Scissors for School or Crafting Turquoise-Purple Ombre](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aV1uyDNJL.jpg)**Fiskars Softgrip 6 Big Kids Scissors for Ages 8-11 Scissors for School or Crafting Turquoise-Purple Ombre** Fiskars**$6.33**4.8★448 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8BQMHZY) [![Fiskars 6 Left-Handed Big Kids Scissors for Ages 8-11 Scissors for School or Crafting Back to Supplies Ombre Blue-Turquoise Stainless Steel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HyZ4Og6RL.jpg)**Fiskars 6 Left-Handed Big Kids Scissors for Ages 8-11 Scissors for School or Crafting Back to Supplies Ombre Blue-Turquoise Stainless Steel** Fiskars**$5.88**4.8★516 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRBYCB58) [![Fiskars Big Kids Scissors Stainless Steel Blades 2-Pack School Scissors Blue/Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41L62jnCdbL.jpg)**Fiskars Big Kids Scissors Stainless Steel Blades 2-Pack School Scissors Blue/Green** Fiskars**$8.02**4.7★38 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZTXZYLQ) [![7 Real Left-Handed Kids Scissors - 3-Pack Ages 8-16 Pointed Tip Stainless Steel Blades Soft Grip Great for DIY Arts School](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vQ6KYgNsL.jpg)**7 Real Left-Handed Kids Scissors - 3-Pack Ages 8-16 Pointed Tip Stainless Steel Blades Soft Grip Great for DIY Arts School** GAIFONGRE**$12.43**4.7★228 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTHLCSMH) [![Fiskars 7 SoftGrip Student Glitter Scissors for Kids 12+ - Scissors for School or Crafting - Back to School Supplies - Turquoise Glitter (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418uOf6oGRL.jpg)**Fiskars 7 SoftGrip Student Glitter Scissors for Kids 12+ - Scissors for School or Crafting - Back to School Supplies - Turquoise Glitter (Pack of 1)** Fiskars**$6.33**4.8★998 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7H9G7SR) [![Fiskars 7 SoftGrip Left-Handed Student Glitter Scissors for Kids 12+ - Left-Handed Scissors for School or Crafting - Back to School Supplies - Blue Glitter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oS5VUmEYL.jpg)**Fiskars 7 SoftGrip Left-Handed Student Glitter Scissors for Kids 12+ - Left-Handed Scissors for School or Crafting - Back to School Supplies - Blue Glitter** Fiskars**$6.74**4.8★998 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7HC84ZY) [![SLEMOON 7 Real Left Handed Student Scissors for Age 8~12 Blue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41S1ThM8nSL.jpg)**SLEMOON 7 Real Left Handed Student Scissors for Age 8~12 Blue** SLEMOON**$9.33**4.4★195 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT4HVNW5) [![Fiskars 6 Kids Super Scissors with PowerCut Technology to Boost Cutting Power Perfect for Multiple Paper Layers Foam & Cardboard Integrated Wire Cutter for Pipe Cleaners Craft & School Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41imHOrzUQL.jpg)**Fiskars 6 Kids Super Scissors with PowerCut Technology to Boost Cutting Power Perfect for Multiple Paper Layers Foam & Cardboard Integrated Wire Cutter for Pipe Cleaners Craft & School Supplies** Fiskars**$6.00**4.7★172 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4T7XBCT) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Size-Overall**19% *“here's the thing: I still find they fit comfortably and work well”* **Quality-Overall**17% *“They are very well made”* **Sharpness**14% *“Great scissors for the LH kiddos and adults”* **Grip**10% *“The grip is comfortable”* **Comfort-Overall**8% *“comfortable”* **Ease Of Use**7% *“feel comfortable in the hand”* **Durability**6% *“Durable”* **Color**4% *“The color is very nice”* **Value For Money**3% *“Great value”* **Strength**3% *“Strong and sturdy”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**17% *“Blade is 2.5" 2 stars for misleading size”* **Strength**10% *“I do think they are stiffer than average scisssors”* **Ease Of Use**10% *“Snip, and its open”* **Sharpness**10% *“Sad scissors”* **Cutting/Trimming**10% *“I didn't get a great cuts with these scissors”* **Color**5% *“Just wish they came in less girly colors :”* **Quality-Overall**5% *“it's a clear lack of quality control here or damage that occurred during shipping”* **Stain Resistance**3% *“Minus one star because the scissor handle has stains on it that cannot be rubbed off- believe me, I tried”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall48% - Advertised Vs Actual Product11% - Comfort-Overall8% - Sharpness6% - Value For Money4% - Functionality-Overall4% - Unsustainable Design4% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Quality-Overall2% - Ease Of Use1%