{"product_id":"sohmo-tailoring-shears-8-left-handed-gold-naked-factory-second","title":"SOHMO - Tailoring Shears - 8\" Left Handed - Gold (Naked Factory Second)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFACTORY SECOND - These Tailoring Shears have minor cosmetic imperfections with the gold plating on handles. Gold has not adhered to all areas of the handles- please see photos for examples.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImperfections do not affect the function of the Tailoring Shears.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOHMO Tailoring Shears – 8\" Left Handed (Factory Seconds)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe same shears. A few cosmetic slip-ups. A much smaller price.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese are genuine SOHMO Left-Handed Tailoring Shears, handmade in Italy from nickel-plated carbon steel with 24k gold-plated handles, purpose-built for a left-handed grip exactly like our full-price left-handed shears. \u003cstrong\u003eOn this batch, the gold plating hasn't adhered quite evenly to the handles, the engraving sits slightly skewed, or there's a light cosmetic patina visible on the blades.\u003c\/strong\u003e None of that affects how they cut, or how they're balanced for a left-handed hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe offset handle and dual knife-edge blades are unchanged, configured for the left hand to control the cut naturally, at 8\" with a 100mm blade. These are still full-size tailoring shears suited to garment sewing, dressmaking, cutting yardage, and quilting through multiple layers, seconds and all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold naked,\u003c\/strong\u003e no gift box, no foam insert, no microfibre cloth, just the shears themselves, which is how we're able to offer them at this price. Perfect if you're a left-handed sewist who wants a genuine Italian-made SOHMO shear built the right way round, and couldn't care less whether the handles are cosmetically perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a once-off batch. Once they're gone, they're gone, and we won't be restocking factory seconds on a schedule, so grab a pair while they're here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 208mm (blade tip to handle end)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 100mm (blade tip to pivot screw)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Factory second. Cosmetic imperfections only (uneven gold plating, slightly skewed engraving, or light patina on blades). Fully functional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: None. Shears only, no box, no cloth, no care card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Italy, packed in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a dry place to preserve finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCare guides: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sohmo.com.au\/blogs\/handy-info\/why-you-should-only-cut-fabric-with-your-sewing-scissors\"\u003eWhy you should only cut fabric with sewing scissors\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sohmo.com.au\/blogs\/handy-info\/caring-for-sewing-scissors-and-shears\"\u003eCaring for your sewing scissors and shears\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e left-handed tailoring shears seconds, factory second left-handed scissors, discounted left-handed shears, left-handed tailoring shears clearance, budget left-handed scissors, cosmetic seconds scissors, gold left-handed shears seconds, left-handed shears sale, scissors for left-handed sewists\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOHMO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45161266839760,"sku":"NSHM005","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2367\/6880\/files\/PXL_20260910_034214526.jpg?v=1789014261","url":"https:\/\/sohmo.com.au\/products\/sohmo-tailoring-shears-8-left-handed-gold-naked-factory-second","provider":"SOHMO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}