I'm ambidextrous and can handle any task with my left hand that I can with my right--except for cutting.  These make the job much easier.  They're sharp, as one would expect a Fiskars product to be, and they cut very well using my left hand.  These are a must-have for anyone who is left-handed or ambidextrous as I am.  They're not expensive, so they're very worth the money.  I don't know that they make a great gift, but they sure are handy when you need them.  Now...if I could only find a left-handed pinking shears...