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Aug
31st
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Left handed bread knife - cut straight slices lefthanded

Left handed bread knife

Most “normal” bread knives for right-handers are serrated on the LEFT of the blade – the idea being that the effect of the serrations counter-acts the natural inward (clockwise as you see it) twisting action of the right hand, leading to a straight cut. If a left-hander uses one of these knives, the serrations actually EMPHASIZE the natural anti-clockwise twisting motion of the left hand which leads to the classic “overhanging” loaf . Our left handed bread knives are serrated on the RIGHT side of the blade to give the correct balanced action for left-handers and generally people are very pleased that they can suddenly cut straight!

Cutting with a left-handed knife

The correct way for a left-hander
The serrations are on the right side of the blade to counterbalance the natural inward twisting motion of the left hand, giving a nice straight cut.

Cutting with a right-handed knife The wrong way
The serrations on a normal bread knife exaggerate the natural twisting motion of the left hand leading to a curved slice and an overhanging loaf.
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Left handed knives - straight safe cut left handed knife

Left handed knives

Most “normal” knives for right-handers are serrated on the LEFT of the blade – the idea being that the effect of the serrations counter-acts the natural inward (clockwise as you see it) twisting action of the right hand, leading to a straight cut. If a left-hander uses one of these knives, the serrations actually EMPHASIZE the natural anti-clockwise twisting motion of the left hand which leads to the classic “overhanging” loaf or whatever is being cut. All our knives are serrated on the RIGHT side of the blade to give the correct balanced action for left-handers and generally people are very pleased that they can suddenly cut straight!

Cutting with a left-handed knife

The correct way for a left-hander
The serrations are on the right side of the blade to counterbalance the natural inward twisting motion of the left hand, giving a nice straight cut.

Cutting with a right-handed knife The wrong way
The serrations on a normal bread knife exaggerate the natural twisting motion of the left hand leading to a curved slice and an overhanging loaf.
Aug
25th
Wed
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Stabilo Smove Easy pens and pencils left handed

Stabilo Easy pens and pencils

The unique Stabilo Easy pens and pencils have been made with a special left handed version with the grip moulded for a comfortable fit in the left hand. Top marks to Stabilo for looking after the left-handers for a change!

If children are to learn well, they must be holding their pen or pencil in a comfortable position and minimise pressure so they can write or paint in a relaxed manner. With STABILO, right-and left-handed users can choose the STABILO EASYergonomics version developed specially for them. STABILO is the first writing instrument manufacturer to develop pens offering these ergonomic benefits.

In addition, thanks to the pens’ low weight and ergonomic shape, the hand muscles do not tire prematurely. The result: children and adolescents can concentrate for longer periods of time and have more fun when writing or drawing.

http://www.anythinglefthanded.co.uk/acatalog/stabilo_smove_pens.html

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Stabilo Easy colouring pencils left handed

Stabilo Easy colouring pencils left handed set of 6

The first ergonomic colored pencil especially for left-handers. Part of the STABILO EASY ergonomics experts product line. Triangular design and unique non-slip grip moulds ensure a relaxed hand posture.

 » Even with sharpening, the staggered grip zone means that the children will be promoted to hold the pencil in the correct way right till the time the pencil is finished.
 » Yellow or red color coding at the end of the pencil indicates left- and right-handed versions.
 » 6 brilliantly bright colours are encased in wood from responsibly managed forests.
 » Each pencil has a name tag.

The advantages
 » It’s never too early to learn the correct pen grip - the STABILO EASYcolors playfully encourages children to keep the correct hand posture.
 » Following the success of STABILO EASYoriginal and EASYergo pens and pencils, STABILO is recognised for its ergonomic expertise by pupils, teachers and parents.

There’s never been anything like it before - ergonomically designed colored pencils specially designed for left-handers and Stabilo have even taken the extra step of changing the printing on the left-handed versions so it can be read the correct way up when held in the left hand.

http://www.anythinglefthanded.co.uk/acatalog/stabilo-easy-colouring-pens.html

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Left handed coloring pencils Stabilo Easy set of 12

Stabilo Easy colouring pencils left handed set of 12

The first ergonomic colored pencil especially for left-handers. Part of the STABILO EASYergonomics experts product line. Triangular design and unique non-slip grip moulds ensure a relaxed hand posture.

» Even with sharpening, the staggered grip zone means that the children will be promoted to hold the pencil in the correct way right till the time the pencil is finished.
» Yellow or red color coding at the end of the pencil indicates left- and right-handed versions.
» 6 brilliantly bright colours are encased in wood from responsibly managed forests.
» Each pencil has a name tag.

The advantages
» It’s never too early to learn the correct pen grip - the STABILO EASYcolors playfully encourages children to keep the correct hand posture.
» Following the success of STABILO EASYoriginal and EASYergo pens and pencils, STABILO is recognised for its ergonomic expertise by pupils, teachers and parents.

There’s never been anything like it before - ergonomically designed colored pencils specially designed for left-handers and Stabilo have even taken the extra step of changing the printing on the left-handed versions so it can be read the correct way up when held in the left hand.

This set of 12 pencils also includes a fully left-handed Stabilo pencil sharpener so you can sharpen the pencils by turning them in the natural anti-clockwise direction for a lefthander.

http://www.anythinglefthanded.co.uk/acatalog/stabilo-easy-colouring-pencils-12.html

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Stabilo Easy gel rollerball pen left handed

Stabilo Easy Gel Rollerball pen

The great new grown-up version of the hugely popular Stabilo Easy pen, available in a specially designed left-handed version as well as the right-handed pen.

* Developed specially for all those who write lots - with versions for left-handers.
* Part of the STABILO EASYergonomics experts product line.
* Sits perfectly in the hand and ensures flowing writing with little pressure.
* Innovative grip moulds ensure correct grip immediately.
* Tip disappears with a click.
* Blue gel ink (line width 0.5 mm) with anti-smudge formula.
* No ink blots and no scratches on the paper.
* Can be refilled with the STABILO EASYgel Refill.
* Clip for use on the go.

The advantages

* The ergonomic big brother to STABILO EASYergo and STABILO EASYoriginal.

Young children become teenagers - but their writing posture is still far from perfect. Luckily, with the STABILO EASYgel even older school children can benefit from a perfect ergonomic writing experience. And it is great for adults too!

Available in blue, lilac or lime green and with blue or black ink refills

http://www.anythinglefthanded.co.uk/acatalog/stabilo-easy-gel-left-handed.html

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Pencut folding scissors - safety scissors for your pocket

Pencut safety scissors left or right handed

The clever and innovative design means you can start with something looking like a pen that can be stored safely in your pocket or bag and just remove the cap, slide out the handles and have a perfectly good pair of left-handed scissors.

They can easily be converted from left-handed to right-handed or back by simply removing the handle guides and popping them in on the other side. These are the first scissors that are genuinely both left and right handed with the blades fully reversed in either direction.

Available in black, green or pink

http://www.anythinglefthanded.co.uk/acatalog/pencut-safety-scissors-left-right-handed.html

Pencut scissors detail

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Pencil grip for writing skills, pencil holder rubber grip

Pencil grip for preschool fine motor skills
The Sattler Grip is an innovative design which gently guides the fingers into the ergonomically correct writing position. Fits on Pencils, Markers, Pens, Crafting Knives, Brushes etc. Can be used left or right handed and is marked with the correct positions for each hand.

The pliable and pleasant feeling material is guaranteed free of toxic substances and the “Pressure Feedback System” cushions the pressure and prevents the user from holding the writing instrument too tightly.

Left-handers place their thumb on the recess marked with “L”
Right-handers Persons place their thumb on the recess marked with “R”

The grips are provided in sets of three with one each of red, green and blue. http://www.anythinglefthanded.co.uk/acatalog/sattler-pencil-grip-moulded.html

Pencil grip details

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Pencil grip helps left handed writers, lefthanders rubber grip

Pencil grip helps left handed writers
The Sattler Grip is an innovative design which gently guides the fingers into the ergonomically correct writing position. Fits on Pencils, Markers, Pens, Crafting Knives, Brushes etc. Can be used left or right handed and is marked with the correct positions for each hand.

The pliable and pleasant feeling material is guaranteed free of toxic substances and the “Pressure Feedback System” cushions the pressure and prevents the user from holding the writing instrument too tightly.

Left-handers place their thumb on the recess marked with “L”
Right-handers Persons place their thumb on the recess marked with “R”

The grips are provided in sets of three with one each of red, green and blue. http://www.anythinglefthanded.co.uk/acatalog/sattler-pencil-grip-moulded.html

Pencil grip details

Aug
2nd
Mon
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Jarspoon to get the last bits from jars and tins

http://www.anythinglefthanded.co.uk/acatalog/jar_spoon.html - This uniquely designed and patented jar spoon works a treat! You will no longer have to throw away the last of your favourite jam or that smidgen of mayonnaise because yours knife can’t reach it and you will not get it all over your hand while trying. The specially designed square corner will reach into the bottom of cans and jars and the extra long handle keeps your hand clean.

The left-handed spoon is 25cm / 9.5” long with a 19cm / 7” handle and will enable you to reach to bottom of almost any jar. We have a right-handed version of the spoon as well but it is slightly shorter at 17cm / 7.5” with a 13cm / 5” handle. Both spoons are made of heavy surgical quality stainless steel and are dishwasher safe.