My mother-in-law who was ambidextrous, said it would pull out fine and cut fine if used with one hand better than the other. It has been a long time, but I think she said she could control it better with her right hand doing the work (pulling & cutting). So you lefties out there having trouble might want to try doing it with your right hand. And if the righties are having trouble, try it with your left hand. Hope you understand what I am trying to say LOL.