If you are a lefty, you probably have a few gadgets that are specifically designed for you already and if you aren’t a lefty, you may know some and are looking for gifts for left-handers.
Whatever your case, grab yourself a cup of coffee and prepare to be amazed at what products are available for left-handed folks these days!
Keep your eyes open and you’ll spot lefties struggling with pens at school or work, trying to get to grips with can openers, and trying not to smudge ink in their notebooks.
While being a lefty isn’t always a barrel of laughs when trying to use scissors or fumbling with cutlery, most lefties are glad to be a little different and wouldn’t change their lefty ways for all the tea in China!!!
10 Surprising facts about left-handers!
- Only 10 percent of people around the world are left-handed and this has been the case since records began.
- There are more left-handed men than women.
- Go back in history and you’ll find that left-handed people were considered inferior, and extremes of this were that being left-handed was also associated with witchcraft.
- To shake hands with your left hand can be a sign of disrespect. This originates from the Middle Ages when folks would wipe their ass with their left hand after taking a dump!
- Tennis ace Rafael Nadal changed to being a left-handed player when he started as a rightie!
- Fans of The Simpsons will probably remember that character Ned Flanders opening a store for left-handed people. He named it “The Leftorium”.
- Fans of baseball and boxing will tell you that left-handed people athletes are called “southpaws”. The term originated in baseball to describe left-handed pitchers.
- Scientists have discovered that left-handed people have an increased risk of dyslexia, ADHD, and some mood disorders, according to a 2010 study.
- A study published in the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease found that lefties are more likely to suffer from negative emotions.
- Unlike humans where about 90% of us are right-handed, cats, rats, and mice are just as likely to be left-pawed as right-pawed.
What is International Left-Handers Day?
August 13th is International Left-Handers Day. It was first celebrated in 1976 and was introduced to promote awareness of the problems faced by left-handed people living in a right-handed world.
Left-handers day celebrates the uniqueness of left-handers (who only make up approx 10% of the world’s population) and recognizes that hundreds of millions of lefties in today’s society have had to adapt to use right-handed tools and objects.
Which products are available for left-handed people?
It’s not only scissors that lefties have difficulties with! Left-handers have a trickier time than their right-handed counterparts. No matter where you go and what you do, it seems that everything is more difficult if you are left-handed.
Slicing bread, opening doors, taking notes, writing on whiteboards, making dinner, and even opening a bottle of wine is a heck of a lot more challenging, because just about everything has been set up for a right-handed world.
Here at Everyday Ape, we don’t like to marginalize minorities so we have compiled a list of the most useful tools and gadgets for left-handers. From potato peelers to prevent finger injuries to pencil holders that are designed to be used without smudging your work, we hope you enjoy our list of the best gifts for left-handers.
A left-handed corkscrew
Lefties will tell you that opening a bottle of wine can be a total pain in the #$*! When using a right-handed corkscrew, there is a big chance that it will enter the cork diagonally which can hinder the process and make a mess of the cork.
Left Handed Corkscrew, Minnow Shaped
- No struggling to pull a cork! Its sleek minnow styling features a "nose" that hooks over the bottle for leverage.
- Top fin opens into a blade for cutting foil. Fits easily in a pocket.
- Just lift up on the tail and cork slides out.
- No struggling to pull a cork! Its sleek minnow styling features a "nose" that hooks over the bottle for leverage.
- Top fin opens into a blade for cutting foil. Fits easily in a pocket.
- Just lift up on the tail and cork slides out.
- Looks good enough to keep out on the bar, or tie to a bottle of wine for gift-giving
- 5-1/2"L x 1-1/2" wide
Thankfully, there are now left-handed corkscrews that are made to be turned anti-clockwise, freeing up your left hand to hold the bottle.
The best corkscrew for left-handers is made by Hahn Homewares. Its sleek minnow styling features a “nose” that hooks over the bottle for leverage and it is also equipped with a blade for cutting foil.
This lefties corkscrew fits easily into your pocket and makes an excellent gift when attached to a good bottle of wine!
A left-handed desk chair
If you are a student, you have surely noticed that the tables of desk chairs are fixed to the right armrest. Desk chairs with a table fixed to the left armrest do exist but they are not very common.
Flash Furniture Premium Steel Folding Chair with Left Handed Tablet Arm
- Furnish your learning space without breaking your budget with this steel folding chair with tablet arm. A great alternative to standard desks, this chair can be easily moved for group work and can be used in classrooms with a big or small footprint
- Furnish your learning space without breaking your budget with this steel folding chair with tablet arm. A great alternative to standard desks, this chair can be easily moved for group work and can be used in classrooms with a big or small footprint
- Left handed folding tablet arm with high pressure laminate gray surface with black edge band
- 18 gauge steel frame holds up to 500lbs. weight capacity, 22mm x 1.2mm Round Steel Pipe Frame
- Contemporary folding tablet arm chair
- No assembly required
We’ve found a beauty for you, however. This left-handed desk chair is an affordable and compact solution for those that don’t want to splash out on a separate desk and chair. Our featured folding desk chair provides all the benefits of a right-handed folding chair in that it’s portable, lightweight, and easy to store if needed.
The Flash Furniture Premium Steel Folding Chair with Left Handed Tablet Arm is constructed with 22mm x 1.2mm steel piping with double support cross rails for extra strength. With riveted steel components and non-marring glides, this desk chair is one of the best gifts for left-handers.
A left-handed guitar
Famous left-handed guitar players include Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Albert King, and Paul McCartney. The ones that are still living will tell you that playing the guitar without your dominant hand strumming is tough and that turning the guitar the other way round (to play it upside down) actually doesn’t work for anyone except Kurt Cobain or Jimi Hendrix.
Fender CD-60S Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Left Handed, Natural Bundle with Hard...
- Left-handed dreadnought body
- Solid spruce top with scalloped "X"-bracing
- Mahogany back and sides
- Easy-to-play neck with rolled fingerboard edges
- Left-handed dreadnought body
- Solid spruce top with scalloped "X"-bracing
- Mahogany back and sides
- Easy-to-play neck with rolled fingerboard edges
Guitar companies have now realized that there’s a big demand for left-handed guitars with lots of companies now making left-handed versions that are just as good as their classic right-handed counterparts.
The Fender CD-60S LH is one of the most popular guitars for left-handed musicians. It is an affordable yet high-quality instrument with great tone and awesome playability. Made from top-quality solid spruce and mahogany, the CD60-S LH is a fine guitar for the bedroom or campfire and will delight left-handed fans of Fender’s playability and sound.
Currently, the CD60-S LH comes in a bundle with every accessory that you need to start playing immediately. The hard case keeps the guitar safe while you are on the go, there’s an easy-to-use clip-on tuner, a strap for playing standing up, spare strings, an Austin Bazaar instructional DVD, and on top of all that, Austin Bazaar also includes a polishing cloth to keep the instrument in tip-top condition.
If you are looking for a great left-handed electric guitar, check out the Fender Squier Left-Handed Electric Guitar which is packed with loads of professional features. Its design is based upon the time-tested features of the iconic Fender Telecaster.
A left-handed mouse
It’s not difficult to spot the left-handers in your office because their mouse will be on the left side of their computer. While this may seem a solution, it only goes halfway to addressing the issue as the buttons will be back to front.
Left-Handed Mouse, Jelly Comb MV016 Wireless 2.4G USB LEFT HAND Ergonomic Vertical...
- Left-Hand Ergonomic Vertical Mouse. Specifically-designed for left-handers, fitting the natural position of palm and wrist muscle. 6 buttons. 800/1200/1600 dpi setup
- Plug and Play mouse with Nano USB receiver, easy to start to use with standard setting function. At the back of the mouse equipped with storage compartment, easy to carry with
- Left-Hand Ergonomic Vertical Mouse. Specifically-designed for left-handers, fitting the natural position of palm and wrist muscle. 6 buttons. 800/1200/1600 dpi setup
- Plug and Play mouse with Nano USB receiver, easy to start to use with standard setting function. At the back of the mouse equipped with storage compartment, easy to carry with
- On/Off switch. Auto Power-Saving: Mouse automatically enters power saving mode after 10 seconds of being standby mode, 8-10 minutes of being sleeping mode
- Two Internet navigational buttons, back and forward, are conveniently located on the left side of mouse to provide you with Internet browser control with minimal hand movement
- WIDE COMPATIBILITY : Compatible with most system including Windows, Mac and Linux. Fit for Notebook, PC, Laptop, Computer, Macbook and other device
This left-hand ergonomic vertical mouse by Jelly Comb is specifically designed to fit the natural position of the palm and to be easy on the wrist muscles. It has 6 buttons, and a nano USB receiver and it’s easily the best mouse for lefties available today.
We love the auto power-saving function with the mouse automatically entering power-saving mode after 10 seconds of being on standby and/or after 8-10 minutes of being in sleeping mode.
The Jelly Comb mouse is equipped with two internet navigation buttons which are conveniently located on the left side of the mouse to provide slick internet browser control with minimal movement of the hand.
This left-handed computer mouse is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux and fits notebooks, PCs, Laptops, Computers, Macbooks, and other mouse-equipped devices.
A left-handed peeler
Peeling fruit and veg can be a risky pastime for lefties! Previously the choice has been to use the right hand (which they often have poor control over) or to peel away from them using the left hand (which can be tough on the knuckles).
Thank the good lord that there are now left-handed peelers so lefties can prepare dinner without any fear of losing their fingertips.
Spring Chef Premium Swivel Vegetable Peeler
- Smooth, Effortless Peeling - Dual Stainless Steel blades stay ultra sharp and swivel to glide along fruits and vegetables easily. Includes a built-in blemish remover.
- Save Time, Less Waste - Skins peel off quickly like they are melted butter without gouging your fruits or veggies. Takes off just the right amount so you save more precious produce.
- Smooth, Effortless Peeling - Dual Stainless Steel blades stay ultra sharp and swivel to glide along fruits and vegetables easily. Includes a built-in blemish remover.
- Save Time, Less Waste - Skins peel off quickly like they are melted butter without gouging your fruits or veggies. Takes off just the right amount so you save more precious produce.
- Smooth Glide Technology - Will not clog with peels. Dishwasher Safe. Lifetime Warranty.
- Soft Grip Handle For Maximum Comfort - The non-slip rubber handle is comfortable for both right and left-handed use and makes peeling enjoyable. Includes hole for easy hanging.
- Ergonomic Design - The peeler is efficient and lightweight and is easy to use, even for those with arthritis.
The best veggie peeler for BOTH left and right-handed people is the Spring Chef Premium Swivel Vegetable Peeler. It is our number one choice because it works so darn well. The twin stainless steel blades stay ultra-sharp which means that your veg is peeled right the first time and you won’t have to peel the same area multiple times.
This ergonomic peeler is comfy in either hand and is designed to be easy to grip, even with wet hands. It comes with a convenient hook so it can be hung for easy storage and it’s totally dishwasher safe.
A left-handed keyboard
The obvious problem with keyboards for lefties is that just about every keyboard on the market has numerical buttons on the right-hand side. For left-handers, having to move their dominant left hand to the right side of the keyboard is awkward and slow, to say the least.
B945 Light Strike Optical Gaming Keyboard (Tactile & Clicky) - Left Handed...
- LIGHTNING FAST: Light strike technology gives you a true competitive edge with optical detection for keys that react at light speed. The continuous optical beam delivers zero-latency, with a 0.2ms response time versus the 30ms of mechanical. Each key is full NKRO and engineered with a calculated shallow stroke. This ensures each keypress can register simultaneously regardless of how many keys are pressed at a time, while also increasing active return rate and decreasing finger fatigue.
- LIGHTNING FAST: Light strike technology gives you a true competitive edge with optical detection for keys that react at light speed. The continuous optical beam delivers zero-latency, with a 0.2ms response time versus the 30ms of mechanical. Each key is full NKRO and engineered with a calculated shallow stroke. This ensures each keypress can register simultaneously regardless of how many keys are pressed at a time, while also increasing active return rate and decreasing finger fatigue.
- ERGONOMIC HYBRID DESIGN: The first and only mainstream left sided number pad gaming keyboard. Built to fit your hands easily to prevent fatigue. Natural and easy to reach number pads and any macro keys you set. Perfect for accounting, excel, and data input. Premium Switches that are easy to press to reduce wrist fatigue.
- BATTLE TESTED DURABILITY: The LK Libra is manufactured with weapons-grade anodized aluminum, providing a lightweight frame that is smudge- and fingerprint-resistant. This keyboard has been engineered to withstand over 100 million keystrokes per switch, with a stabilizing bar that reinforces every key for tighter control and a premium, uniform key feel. With features that resist oxidation, water damage, spills, and intense gaming, you and your gear will be able to outlast the competition!
- WATER RESISTANT & DIGITAL SENSORS: Engineered with nanocoating, a water-resistant barrier, and strategic drainage holes, this keyboard is well designed to ensure you're never out of the fight when accidents happen. The optical sensors are completely digital, freeing them from mechanical failures caused by metal friction, liquid spills, oxidization, and more. These sensors ensure extreme precision actuation and true 1:1 raw input.
- RGB BACKLIGHTING EFFECTS: Switch between 6 default RGB LED backlighting animations or download our exclusive software for 16.8 million customizable color options and schemes. Change the color and effect to match battle intensity during game play or to represent your squad, guild, or clan. Our intuitive design incorporates easily adjustable dimming and brightening options so it won't distract from your gaming experience.
Salvation has arrived in the form of keyboards that have the ten-key setup (number keys) on the left side, so left-handers can speed up their work/browsing by being able to enter numbers with ease. Our recommended keyboard for those that are left-handed is the B945 Light Strike Optical Gaming Keyboard.
The features and functions of this amazing computer accessory are just too many to mention but in a nutshell, it’s made from lightweight weapons-grade anodized aluminum, has an exclusive advanced nano-coating layer (for water resistance and to protect against corrosion), 100% Anti-Ghosting and N-Key Rollover, and it’s fitted with a reinforced space bar with double springs (for maximum accuracy and durability).
A left-handed notebook
Any left-handed student will tell you that writing as a left-hander is a problem because it’s just about impossible not to smudge your writing with the side of your hand and it just gets worse if there’s a metal spiral digging into your hand, too!
Left-Handed Logo College Ruled Spiral Notebook, 4 pack
- Opens from left to right with the spiral on the right side so lefties can write without pressing their wrists into the spiral.
- 100 Sheets of College Ruled Paper, perforated for use in 3-ring binders
- 9" x 11", one subject, two pockets. Set of 4 Left Handed Notebooks Made in the USA
- Opens from left to right with the spiral on the right side so lefties can write without pressing their wrists into the spiral.
- 100 Sheets of College Ruled Paper, perforated for use in 3-ring binders
- 9" x 11", one subject, two pockets. Set of 4 Left Handed Notebooks Made in the USA
- Much more comfortable; encourages good writing habits and posture.
- Assortment MAY VARY from what is pictured. Notebooks selected from what is in stock.
Lefties need not worry any longer as there are some nice left-handed spiral notebooks available that have the spiral binding on the right-hand side instead of the left. This puts an end to discomfort and that annoying spiral marking on your hand after you write something down.
Lefty’s The Left Hand Store offers a Left-Handed Logo College Ruled Spiral Notebook which measures 9 x 11″ and has 100 college-lined pages. These cool notebooks open from left to right and have the spiral on the right side for left-handed writing convenience.
The notebooks’ pages are hole-punched on the left side and each sheet is perforated for easy tearing out. The eco-friendly will also love these left-handed notebooks as they are made from recycled materials.
Left-handed gardening pruners
Using right-handed shears or pruners in your garden can give left-handers blisters, callouses, and a badly manicured garden!
Felco F-9 Classic Pruner for Left Handers
- The premium pruning clippers are constructed of forged aluminum handles and hardened steel blades
- Rotating handle and ergonomic shock absorbers for increased comfort
- This high-performance pruner features a wire cutter for small wires and a sap groove to minimize the blade sticking
- The premium pruning clippers are constructed of forged aluminum handles and hardened steel blades
- Rotating handle and ergonomic shock absorbers for increased comfort
- This high-performance pruner features a wire cutter for small wires and a sap groove to minimize the blade sticking
- Hardened steel blade and screw-mounted anvil blade ensure reliably clean, precise cuts.
- 8.3-inch (210mm) length, 0.98-inch (25mm) cutter diameter, and has a 0.54 lb (245 gram) weight.
- Ideal tool for left-handed pruners
- Features a cushion stop, sap-groove, wire-cutting notch, and fine blade adjustment
- Lightweight metal handles
- Blades are made of high-quality hardened steel and have a 1-inch cutting capacity
- Limited lifetime warranty
Left-handed garden pruners are one of the best gifts for left-handers. An awesome innovation and are different from their right-handed versions because of their reversed blades. This means that lefties can easily see the bushes, trees, and flowers that they are trimming.
Our pick of the bunch is the Felco F-9 Classic Pruner. This left-handed pruner has a one-inch cutting capacity and is a true left-hander’s version of the very popular Falco 8 Pruner.
This pruner is ergonomically designed so that the light-alloy handles act as an extension of the forearm and the anvil blade is shaped to prevent the pruner from sliding through the user’s hand.
Features include a cushioned stop, sap-groove, wire-cutting notch, a fine blade adjustment, and lightweight metal handles. The blades are made from top-quality hardened steel and for peace of mind, the pruner comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
A left-handed mug
Even the simplest things can be awkward for lefties and drinking a cup of tea or coffee is no exception!
This amazing left-handed mug is available in right-hand or left-handed versions. These beautiful one-of-a-kind mugs are created by husband and wife potters at Clay In Motion in Walla Walla.
Clay in Motion Handwarmer Mug - Purple Passion - Left Handed
- Clay in Motion Purple Passion Handwarmer Mug, Left Hand
- left Handed
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- Made from lead-free clay
- 14oz
- Clay in Motion Purple Passion Handwarmer Mug, Left Hand
- left Handed
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- Made from lead-free clay
- 14oz
The handmade mugs are approx 6 inches tall and hold about 14 ounces of your favorite beverage. These very cool-looking beverage receptacles also double as hand warmers that will keep you warm on the chilliest of days.
They are lead-free, dishwasher, oven, and microwave safe and proudly made in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, USA.
Left-handed playing cards
Right-handed folks have little or no idea of the daily problems that lefties face! When it comes to playing cards, if a right-hander fans the deck in their left hand, the numbers in the corners aren’t visible.
Lefty's True Left-handed Playing Cards, 2 Decks
- 2 Decks of truly left-handed playing cards with Lefty's logo
- Suits printed on opposite corners so a lefty can fan in right hand, seeing the numbers in the corners, and then play cards with left
- If a right-hander fans the deck in their left hand, the numbers in the corners aren't visible
- 2 Decks of truly left-handed playing cards with Lefty's logo
- Suits printed on opposite corners so a lefty can fan in right hand, seeing the numbers in the corners, and then play cards with left
- If a right-hander fans the deck in their left hand, the numbers in the corners aren't visible
Left-handed playing cards solve this problem by printing the card numbers and letters in the right-hand corner instead of the standard left-hand corner. This small change allows lefties to fan out their cards and deal hand after hand with no need to double-check the deck.
Another product from Lefty’s The Left Hand Store, you get 2 decks of truly left-handed playing cards printed with the Lefty’s logo. The suits are printed on opposite corners so lefties can easily fan their cards in their right hand to see the numbers and then play the cards with their usual left hand.
Left-handed scissors/shears
Every left-hander knows that specially designed scissors are a “must-have” item! Left-handed scissors are made with their blades reversed so that users can cut naturally while still being able to see what they’re doing.
Our pick of the bunch is the Gingher 01-005309 Knife Edge Bent 8 Inch Trimmers. These trimmer shears are a perfect length and are equipped with blades, strong enough to trim and cut multiple layers of fabric with ease.
Gingher 01-005309 Knife Edge Bent Trimmers Lefthanded 8 Inch
- Specifically designed for left-handed users
- Longer cut ideal for patterns, seams or long swaths
- Knife edge cuts multiple layers
- . A double-plated chrome-over-nickel blade finish
- Specifically designed for left-handed users
- Longer cut ideal for patterns, seams or long swaths
- Knife edge cuts multiple layers
- . A double-plated chrome-over-nickel blade finish
The longer cut of these shears is perfect for cutting out patterns and trimming seams and the precision ground knife edge cuts like a dream all the way to the points.
One of the main reasons why these shears stand out above all others is the awesome aftercare. Gingher offers sharpening and repair services on all their products (for a fee). Any items that are sent to them will be restored to their original functional condition within a 3-4 week period.
A left-handed watch
Left-handed watches are different in that they have controls on the right side. This allows you to change the hour and minute hands without any unnecessary fumbling around or even needing to remove your timepiece when setting it.
When you look for left-handed watches, you’re bound to see a bunch of diving watches. This doesn’t mean that there are many left-handed divers, it is because divers mostly wear their instruments on their left arm! This is very fortunate for left-handed fellows as there they have an awesome range of timepieces to choose from.
Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Promaster Diver Watch with Date, BJ8050-08E
- Iconic Promaster watches with advanced functions designed to venture to the deepest depths.
- 3 Hand, Date
- Silver-Tone Stainless Steel
- Luminous Hands and Markers and Anti-Reflective Mineral Crystal
- 300 Meters Water Resistant and 5 Year Limited Warranty
- Iconic Promaster watches with advanced functions designed to venture to the deepest depths.
- 3 Hand, Date
- Silver-Tone Stainless Steel
- Luminous Hands and Markers and Anti-Reflective Mineral Crystal
- 300 Meters Water Resistant and 5 Year Limited Warranty
Our favorite left-handed watch is from Citizen. The Promaster Diver (BJ8050-08E) features a 48mm stainless steel case and a mineral dial window which makes the timepiece look both rugged and stylish. The integrated Eco-Drive technology provides power to the precise Quartz movement using solar energy, so the watch will never need a new battery.
It’s really easy to read in murky conditions and features oversized indices, hands, and bezel, and is waterproof to 1,000 feet (300m). All in all, the Citizen Promaster Diver Watch makes a fantastic gift for left-handers that are into swimming or SCUBA diving.
A left-handed pen and pencil grip
Pens & pencils which have any kind of indentation or protrusions are a “thorn in the side” of left-handed writers! But did you know that there are special left-hander grips that you can attach to pens or pencils? With these, you can write with ease, no matter what writing tool you use.
The Pencil Grip Original Universal Ergonomic Writing Aid for Righties and Lefties,...
- Pencil Gripper: The Pencil Grips were designed by a doctor & are widely used in classrooms, at home, & in therapeutic settings. The unique shape is designed to be “one size fits all” to help the hands of kids & adults, & works for both righties & lefties.
- Pencil Gripper: The Pencil Grips were designed by a doctor & are widely used in classrooms, at home, & in therapeutic settings. The unique shape is designed to be “one size fits all” to help the hands of kids & adults, & works for both righties & lefties.
- Ergonomic Hand Grippers: These pencil assists can be used as a training tool, and then permanently for added comfort. The Pencil Grip fits on pencils, primary pencils, pens, crayons, markers, paint brushes, etc., so its benefits can be widely enjoyed.
- Colorful Pencil Grippers: A comfortable hand has more control and shows improved handwriting. These colorful grips guide the hand into an ergonomic position. They relieve hand pain, reduce fatigue, and improve comfort.
- Shaped Pencil Holder: Its unique, patented design gently encourages the fingers and hand to rest in the proper position for gripping – The Tripod Grip. These hand grips feel natural because of its ergonomic design and soft, flexible, latex-free material.
- Pencil Grip: The Pencil Grip is the original ergonomic writing aid. Writing becomes easy and natural. The Pencil Grip improves handwriting, helps to give more control, and reduces hand fatigue. This pack contains 6 colorful pencil grips.
Our pick of the best pencil grip is one of the original ergonomic writing aids to help lefties write naturally. The pencil grip improves handwriting and reduces hand fatigue by gently encouraging your fingers and hand to rest in the correct writing position. Unlike most other cheap & nasty pencil grips, this one feels very natural thanks to its ergonomic design and soft, flexible, latex-free materials.
The Pencil Grip is also now used by millions of Americans diagnosed with hand health issues such as Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and tremors. The Arthritis Foundation officially recognized The Pencil Grip for “helping to improve the quality of life of the millions of Americans with arthritis”.
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