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W Whiteley 8" Tailors Shears, Left handed

W Whiteley 8" Tailors Shears, Left handed
£84.00
Ex Tax: £70.00

8" chrome plated, black lacquered handles, sidebent trimmers for flat working. Good for use as tailor's shears, or for card and paper — the kind of scissors that used to be seen in almost every school. Made in Sheffield by William Whiteley & Sons, scissor makers since 1760, or for at least 11 generations. With over 250 standard patterns covering all uses from general household to formula one composites, they are exceptionally committed to the art of scissor manufacture, and rightly proud to maintain a tradition for quality stretching back 250 years. Available in left or right handed versions.


By purchasing this item you are confirming that you are over the age of 18, and that we may contact you prior to dispatch in order to verify this. Orders including any bladed items will incur an additional courier age verification charge and legally require delivery to persons aged 18 and over.

Care Advice

Do not cut anything other than fabrics or threads to prevent premature dulling, and avoid moisture at all costs. Wipe with a soft cloth after use, and store in a dry environment. Fabric shears should be professionally sharpened when necessary — please don’t attempt to sharpen with tin foil!
  • Item Dimensions 3119CP-8/LH
  • Materials Chrome plated and lacquered carbon steel

8" chrome plated, black lacquered handles, sidebent trimmers for flat working. Good for use as tailor's shears, or for card and paper — the kind of scissors that used to be seen in almost every school. Made in Sheffield by William Whiteley & Sons, scissor makers since 1760, or for at least 11 generations. With over 250 standard patterns covering all uses from general household to formula one composites, they are exceptionally committed to the art of scissor manufacture, and rightly proud to maintain a tradition for quality stretching back 250 years. Available in left or right handed versions.


By purchasing this item you are confirming that you are over the age of 18, and that we may contact you prior to dispatch in order to verify this. Orders including any bladed items will incur an additional courier age verification charge and legally require delivery to persons aged 18 and over.

Care Advice

Do not cut anything other than fabrics or threads to prevent premature dulling, and avoid moisture at all costs. Wipe with a soft cloth after use, and store in a dry environment. Fabric shears should be professionally sharpened when necessary — please don’t attempt to sharpen with tin foil!
  • Item Dimensions 3119CP-8/LH
  • Materials Chrome plated and lacquered carbon steel

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