--- title: "left handed scissors — Niche Verdict: Skip it (47/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/left-handed-scissors" last_updated: "2026-07-10T00:55:08.655Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($347K/yr) — left handed scissors doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($347K/yr) — left handed scissors doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "left handed scissors — Niche Verdict: Skip it (47/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **left handed scissors** **Skip it****47/100 ** a small market ($347K/yr) — left handed scissors doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$347K** **Growth (1y)** **+122.9%** **Products** **22** **Brands** **15** was 15 a year ago **Sellers** **40** **Price range** **$4.86–$16.13** **Returns** **0.3%** **Rating** **4.7★** **Skip it** Scored 47/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **17** ×0.30 Growth **68** ×0.30 Competition **49** ×0.20 Quality gap **24** ×0.10 Returns **97** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +122.9% year over year. 16K8KHoliday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Jul, Aug, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.7× ## **Competition** - Fiskars48% - YAZEMKEL8% - LIVINGO7% - LEVUKIID6% - Amazon Basics6% - iBayam6% - Other (9 brands)20% The top 5 products take 57% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 15 brands and 40 sellers compete here. **Brands** **15 **—flat was 15 a year ago **Sellers** **40** **Top 5 brand share** **74%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Fiskars Left-Handed Scissors Precision Cutting for Craft Fabric Paper Ergonomic Comfort Grip Stainless Steel 8 Red](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nJm9OMFCL.jpg) [**Fiskars Left-Handed Scissors Precision Cutting for Craft Fabric Paper Ergonomic Comfort Grip Stainless Steel 8 Red**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IFN8) Fiskars$9.514.8★7,12625%▼falling 2 ![Fiskars 8 Left-Handed Titanium Scissors SoftGrip Handle for Comfort Durable Stainless Steel Blades for Home and Office Use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31WiVgkMV7L.jpg) [**Fiskars 8 Left-Handed Titanium Scissors SoftGrip Handle for Comfort Durable Stainless Steel Blades for Home and Office Use**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC4KBT5S) Fiskars$11.364.7★16013%▲rising 3 ![YAZEMKEL Left-Hand Scissors Stainless Steel 3-Pack 8 inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uR27OD5lL.jpg) [**YAZEMKEL Left-Hand Scissors Stainless Steel 3-Pack 8 inch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBMSLFF) YAZEMKEL$9.124.5★2,8198%▲rising 4 ![Real Left handed scissors for adults with comfortable 3-color ergonomic handle 8.5 INCH 3 Packs Scissors All purpose left handed Tool for Daily Cutting Needs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qumZTNFeL.jpg) [**Real Left handed scissors for adults with comfortable 3-color ergonomic handle 8.5 INCH 3 Packs Scissors All purpose left handed Tool for Daily Cutting Needs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F136Q71X) LEVUKIID$12.564.5★1116%▲rising 5 ![iBayam 3-Pack 8 Heavy Duty Scissors with Ultra Sharp Blades and Comfort Grip Handles - For Office Home School Sewing and Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oBPZwCRLL.jpg) [**iBayam 3-Pack 8 Heavy Duty Scissors with Ultra Sharp Blades and Comfort Grip Handles - For Office Home School Sewing and Crafts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YDDX4JL) iBayam$9.384.8★86,4506%▲rising 6 ![LIVINGO Left Handed Kids Scissors: Blunt Tip Safety Lefty Toddler Child Scissors for School Craft Cutting Paper - 3 Pack 5 inches Comfort Grip Green Rose Pink Blue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sQQfFfaFL.jpg) [**LIVINGO Left Handed Kids Scissors: Blunt Tip Safety Lefty Toddler Child Scissors for School Craft Cutting Paper - 3 Pack 5 inches Comfort Grip Green Rose Pink Blue**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4P14ZTS) LIVINGO$9.664.8★1,1535%▼falling 7 ![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★5164%▼falling 8 ![Amazon Basics Multipurpose Stainless Steel Scissors for Office Crafts Right/Left Handed Comfort Grip PVD Coated 3-Pack Multicolor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ANVra+eNL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Multipurpose Stainless Steel Scissors for Office Crafts Right/Left Handed Comfort Grip PVD Coated 3-Pack Multicolor**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BRGU8R0) Amazon Basics$9.334.8★63,4083%▲rising 9 ![Fiskars 8 Left-Handed Softgrip Teen Scissors for Ages 15+ - Scissors for School or Crafting Back to School Supplies Blue Speckled](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416q4lKuJcL.jpg) [**Fiskars 8 Left-Handed Softgrip Teen Scissors for Ages 15+ - Scissors for School or Crafting Back to School Supplies Blue Speckled**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRCSX545) Fiskars$8.184.8★3483%▼falling 10 ![SnipStation Left Handed Scissors All Purpose Titanium Coating Sharp Blades 8.5 Inches Stainless Steel Adult Scissors for School Office Home Crafting Sewing Cutting Fabric Paper 3-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LAntQpeyL.jpg) [**SnipStation Left Handed Scissors All Purpose Titanium Coating Sharp Blades 8.5 Inches Stainless Steel Adult Scissors for School Office Home Crafting Sewing Cutting Fabric Paper 3-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJR3WJ9G) SnipStation$16.134.9★173%▲rising 11 ![Amazon Basics Multipurpose Stainless Steel Scissors for Office Crafts Paper Cutting Fabric Cutting Right/Left Handed Comfort Grip PVD Coated 2-Pack Green and Grey](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31BDt6AfKoL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Multipurpose Stainless Steel Scissors for Office Crafts Paper Cutting Fabric Cutting Right/Left Handed Comfort Grip PVD Coated 2-Pack Green and Grey**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BRGUAT6) Amazon Basics$6.404.8★63,4083%▲rising 12 ![Zicolu Left-Handed Scissors 8.5 Lefty Scissors for Arts & Crafts Office Sewing fabric Back to School Supplies 1 Pair Pink](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xKh3C4WFL.jpg) [**Zicolu Left-Handed Scissors 8.5 Lefty Scissors for Arts & Crafts Office Sewing fabric Back to School Supplies 1 Pair Pink**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4MPPWT4) Zicolu$5.944.4★1162%▲rising 13 ![KUONIIY Left Handed Scissors7 Big Kids Scissors for Ages 8+ Real Left Handed for School or Crafting 3 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oEllOu3eL.jpg) [**KUONIIY Left Handed Scissors7 Big Kids Scissors for Ages 8+ Real Left Handed for School or Crafting 3 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN5VDQ85) KUONIIY$10.064.8★582%▲rising 14 ![Fiskars 5 Softgrip Left-Handed Pointed-Tip Scissors for Kids Ages 4-7 Left-Handed Scissors for School or Crafting Back to School Supplies Blue Lightning](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41j02p5RUCL.jpg) [**Fiskars 5 Softgrip Left-Handed Pointed-Tip Scissors for Kids Ages 4-7 Left-Handed Scissors for School or Crafting Back to School Supplies Blue Lightning**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7HDTQKN) Fiskars$4.864.7★1,0092%▼falling 15 ![LIVINGO Left Handed Scissors All Purpose - 3 Pack 8.5 Inches Stainless Steel Sharp Adult Scissors for School Office Home Crafting Sewing Cutting Fabric Paper](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418JMb4Qn+L.jpg) [**LIVINGO Left Handed Scissors All Purpose - 3 Pack 8.5 Inches Stainless Steel Sharp Adult Scissors for School Office Home Crafting Sewing Cutting Fabric Paper**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5D55JJS) LIVINGO$11.674.6★4732%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 22 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 22 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Fiskars Left-Handed Scissors Precision Cutting for Craft Fabric Paper Ergonomic Comfort Grip Stainless Steel 8 Red](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nJm9OMFCL.jpg)**Fiskars Left-Handed Scissors Precision Cutting for Craft Fabric Paper Ergonomic Comfort Grip Stainless Steel 8 Red** Fiskars**$9.51**4.8★7,126 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IFN8) [![Fiskars 8 Left-Handed Titanium Scissors SoftGrip Handle for Comfort Durable Stainless Steel Blades for Home and Office Use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31WiVgkMV7L.jpg)**Fiskars 8 Left-Handed Titanium Scissors SoftGrip Handle for Comfort Durable Stainless Steel Blades for Home and Office Use** Fiskars**$11.36**4.7★160 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC4KBT5S) [![YAZEMKEL Left-Hand Scissors Stainless Steel 3-Pack 8 inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uR27OD5lL.jpg)**YAZEMKEL Left-Hand Scissors Stainless Steel 3-Pack 8 inch** YAZEMKEL**$9.12**4.5★2,819 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JBMSLFF) [![Real Left handed scissors for adults with comfortable 3-color ergonomic handle 8.5 INCH 3 Packs Scissors All purpose left handed Tool for Daily Cutting Needs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qumZTNFeL.jpg)**Real Left handed scissors for adults with comfortable 3-color ergonomic handle 8.5 INCH 3 Packs Scissors All purpose left handed Tool for Daily Cutting Needs** LEVUKIID**$12.56**4.5★111 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F136Q71X) [![iBayam 3-Pack 8 Heavy Duty Scissors with Ultra Sharp Blades and Comfort Grip Handles - For Office Home School Sewing and Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oBPZwCRLL.jpg)**iBayam 3-Pack 8 Heavy Duty Scissors with Ultra Sharp Blades and Comfort Grip Handles - For Office Home School Sewing and Crafts** iBayam**$9.38**4.8★86,450 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YDDX4JL) [![LIVINGO Left Handed Kids Scissors: Blunt Tip Safety Lefty Toddler Child Scissors for School Craft Cutting Paper - 3 Pack 5 inches Comfort Grip Green Rose Pink Blue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sQQfFfaFL.jpg)**LIVINGO Left Handed Kids Scissors: Blunt Tip Safety Lefty Toddler Child Scissors for School Craft Cutting Paper - 3 Pack 5 inches Comfort Grip Green Rose Pink Blue** LIVINGO**$9.66**4.8★1,153 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4P14ZTS) [![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) [![Amazon Basics Multipurpose Stainless Steel Scissors for Office Crafts Right/Left Handed Comfort Grip PVD Coated 3-Pack Multicolor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ANVra+eNL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Multipurpose Stainless Steel Scissors for Office Crafts Right/Left Handed Comfort Grip PVD Coated 3-Pack Multicolor** Amazon Basics**$9.33**4.8★63,408 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BRGU8R0) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**18% *“Quality and ease of use”* **Value For Money**15% *“Excellent price”* **Sharpness**13% *“Sharp and smooth”* **Cutting/Trimming**7% *“Cuts well”* **Strength**6% *“They aren't flimsy or feel cheap”* **Size-Overall**5% *“The size is great for adults”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**5% *“Exactly as described”* **Grip**5% *“Comfortable grip”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Easy to use”* **Comfort-Overall**4% *“They are very comfortable”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**10% *“Large”* **Quality-Overall**9% *“Not very good quality”* **Ease Of Use**8% *“difficult to squeeze”* **Comfort-Overall**7% *“Stiff and uncomfortable”* **Sharpness**7% *“My they dont stay sharp enough”* **Durability**6% *“Broke within a week”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“Deceptive product description”* **Value For Money**3% *“Not worth the money”* **Hard Feel**3% *“not a smooth feel”* **Product Condition**3% *“Arrived used. Returning. Upon receipt, package was cut open and scissors used.”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall44% - Value For Money10% - Advertised Vs Actual Product10% - Quality-Overall6% - Sharpness4% - Comfort-Overall3% - Functionality-Overall3% - Cutting/Trimming3% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Ease Of Use2%