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Abstract

A pair of scissors especially designed for children incorporates various ergonomic features to facilitate usage by a child. The shank and handle of one scissor are disposed at an offset angle to the blade. An assist leaf is pivotally mounted to one of the handles and is movable to engage the other handle to establish a minimum opening angle for the blades. The assist leaf in its functional position is resilient and imparts a slight spring reaction force upon application of a compressive force between the thumb and fingers. The minimum opening angle facilitates usage by the child since the opening and closing force on the scissors is lessened. The leaf is pivotal to a retracted position when the blades are in a fully closed position.

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