Scissors
Hand-held instruments designed to cut thin materials, such as paper and cloth, consisting of two blades laid one on top of the other; products may be intended for use in specific applications such as cutting tissue or bone, dissections, etc.
Scissors are used in the laboratory to cut various materials. Some are for general use and others are designed specifically for tissue dissection or surgery.
Scissors are hand-operated tools that consist of a pair of metal blades with handles. The blades pivot to bring the sharpened edges in contact with each other, an action that cuts the material placed between the blades.
Scissors are selected based on specific features:
- Size or length: Blade length is key, as is the overall length of the scissors
- Shank-to-blade ratio: The length of the handles compared to the length of the cutting blade; the ratio helps determine the force needed to product a cut
- Type of handles: Straight, offset
- Material: Stainless steel is typically used for surgical scissors; some surgical scissors also have tungsten carbide cutting surfaces for hardness and durability
- Tips: Blade ends may be pointed, semi-blunt, or blunt (rounded)
- Blade shape: Straight, curved, or angled (bent); curved or angled blades may provide better access to areas with limited space
World Precision Instrument Iris Scissors, 10.5cm, Curved, Sharp, Titanium
Iris scissors were originally designed for ophthalmic procedures but are now used in a wide range of applications. The tips are sharp, and they come in curved, straight or angled styles.
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS SuperCut Mayo Scissors with Straight Blades, 5-1/2"
SuperCut scissors are made in Germany using the highest grade of surgical steel and are tempered and hardened for an extended and sharper life than ordinary steel. Rounded and polished finger rings Straight version cuts into surface area tissue.
Blade: Straight
OAL: 5-1/2"
World Precision Instrument Metzenbaum Scissors, 14.5 cm, Curved, Tungsten Carbide, German
The shaft of Metzenbaum scissors is longer than the blades. They are used to cut delicate tissue or dissect blunt tissue. The tips are semi-blunt, and they are available in curved or straight styles.
Med Vet International Miltex Operating Scissors, Straight, Sharp/Sharp, 5.5in, 12 Pack, Eg5-6
Operating Scissors, also known as Surgical Scissors, are a versatile surgical instrument. Used to cut tissue, as well as other things such as bandages and gauze. These scissors are used for general, multipurpose cutting and dissecting. 5.5in total length. Straight blades. Made with high-quality, medical grade German steel.
World Precision Instrument Operating Scissors, 14cm, Blunt/Blunt, Straight, German
Ring-handled Operating Scissors are a pair of surgical scissors commonly used in general surgery for cutting and dissecting tissues. The 14 cm length is a versatile size that can be used for a variety of procedures, including biological and medical research. Our operating scissors are for general use in dissection, preparation of tissue samples, and small animal surgeries. These surgical scissors are available with a variety of tips, including two sharp pointed blades, one sharp and one blunt blade, or two blunt blades. They are available in both surgical grade stainless steel and our premium German steel, making them more durable and resistant to corrosion. Our Operating Scissors are designed to withstand the high heat and chemical exposure of the sterilization process. They may be autoclaved.
World Precision Instrument Metzenbaum Scissors, 18cm, Curved, Tungsten Carbide, German
The shaft of Metzenbaum scissors is longer than the blades. They are used to cut delicate tissue or dissect blunt tissue. The tips are semi-blunt, and they are available in curved or straight styles.
Sklar Instruments Operating Scissors, Sklar , 4-1/2 in., Standard, Straight, Sharp/Sharp, Smooth, Stainless Steel, Reusable. EA.
Operating Scissors, Sklar, 4-1/2 in., Standard, Straight, Sharp/Sharp, Smooth, Stainless Steel, Reusable. Sklar Operating Scissors, also known as Surgical Scissors, are a versatile surgical instrument. With three available tip configurations (sharp/sharp, blunt/blunt, or sharp/blunt), varying curvatures and multiple lengths, these scissors are used for general, multipurpose cutting and dissecting. EA