Left Handed 8″ Shears (Wilkinson)

Suitable for: textiles, synthetic textiles, canvas, rubber, carpet and underlay,
cable and insulation, thin metal sheet, felt, rope, plastic film, paper and card etc..

A bit of history:

By choosing these shears, you’re not just buying a tool – you’re bringing home a piece of British manufacturing history, crafted to the highest standard.

Wilkinson grew into one of Sheffield’s prominent scissor makers after being established by Thomas Wilkinson in the early 1800s. By 1822, the company was producing scissors on Meadow Street before later shifting its workshops to Fitzwilliam Street and Workhouse Lane. The business earned significant recognition in 1839 when it received Royal Appointment status, and a year later, moved to High Street, where it supplied high‑quality scissors, cutlery, and silverware to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

The Wilkinson by Whiteley range carries more than two centuries of craftsmanship, uniting the long-standing heritage of Thomas Wilkinson & Sons with Whiteley’s modern dedication to precision and innovation. Every pair is built with durability at its core, offering the accuracy and performance trusted by professionals and appreciated by passionate makers.