Country of origin: European Union 
(Germany)
The WASA Tailor’s Shears is tailor’s shears made entirely for left-handers – blades and handles are mirror-inverted. Available in 8", 10". Versions: plain steel, lacquered handles, PVC-coated handles, for Kevlar®/aramid. Note on plain-steel versions: untreated steel that should be lightly oiled regularly.
On WASA left-handed scissors the blades are mirror-inverted: the upper blade is on the left, so left-handers see the cutting line and close the scissors naturally. The result is clean cuts without a twisted wrist – from snipping threads to cutting fabric.
WASA stands for Waldmin & Saam: the scissor manufacturer was founded in Solingen in 1907 by August Waldmin and Friedrich Saam and is still known today for forged quality scissors – above all embroidery and needlework scissors.
Features at a glance
- True left-handed scissors with mirror-inverted blades
- Clear view of the cutting line
- Comfortable cutting without twisting
- From small thread snips to tailor’s shears
Applications
- Sewing and needlework for left-handers
- Cutting fabric in tailoring
- Household and office
- Training and sewing courses
Technical data
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Product type: Tailor’s Shears
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Sizes: 8", 10"
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Versions: plain steel, lacquered handles, PVC-coated handles, for Kevlar®/aramid
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Material: C60 carbon steel, hardened
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Country of origin: Germany
Frequently asked questions
How do I recognise true left-handed scissors?
On true left-handed scissors the upper blade is on the left. Only then can a left-hander see the cutting line, and the blades are pressed together while cutting.
What does "plain steel" (blank) mean for a WASA scissor?
It means untreated steel without nickel plating. The surface is only oiled, so blades, shank and joint should be lightly oiled regularly to prevent tarnish or rust. Nickel- or chrome-plated versions need less care.
Matching products
Scissor sharpening – go to the sharpening service
Product safety information
Manufacturer information:
Waldmin & Saam GmbH & Co. KG
Gottlieb-Heinrich-Strasse 1
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Solingen, Deutschland, 42719
https://www.waldmin-saam.de
