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
Roboz Surgical SCISSOR VET HVY PATTERN
Veterinary Scissors; Heavy Pattern; Straight, Sharp-Blunt Serrated Blades; Blade Length 57mm 6-1/2 in. Overall Length.
Roboz Surgical BEEBEE SURGICAL SHEERS
The 4 in.(10cm) straight Beebee shears have very strong blades that cut bones, wires or metal plates with ease.
Uline Right-Handed Office Scissors
Right-handed scissors with stainless steel blades, contoured handles, and cushioned grips for precise paper cuts in offices.
Fine Science Tools CURVED MAYO SCISSORS 15CM
Tip Shape: Straight/ Tips: Blunt-Blunt/ Cutting Edge: 39mm/ Alloy / Material: Stainless Steel/ Length: 15cm/ Serrated: Yes/ Feature: ToughCut
Cole-Parmer Dissecting Scissors, Standard Grade, Sharp Point, Straight, 5.5".
Standard-grade instruments are manufactured from stainless steel; hardened, tempered, and polished for a high-priced finish without the added cost. These instruments are well-suited for less critical applications.
Autoclavable Note: Not intended for medical applications or patient use.
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Iris Scissors Premium with Angled Blades
These Iris scissors are made with sharp tips and are perfect for precise vascular and neurological dissection; ideal for small specimens and animal dissection.
OAL: 114 mm
Fine Science Tools Fine Scissors, Tungsten Carbide, Straight, 11.5 cm
Tip Shape: Straight/ Tips: Sharp-Sharp/ Cutting Edge: 25mm/ Alloy / Material: Stainless Steel/ Length: 11.5cm/ Serrated: No/ Feature: Tungsten Carbide
Fine Science Tools Lexer-Baby Scissors, Stainless Steel, Straight, 10 cm
Tip Shape: Straight/ Tips: Blunt-Blunt/ Cutting Edge: 26mm/ Alloy / Material: Stainless Steel/ Length: 10cm/ Serrated: No
Sklar Instruments Econo Sterile Iris Scissors, Sklar , 4-1/2 in., Sharp/Sharp, Curved, Smooth, Stainless Steel, Disposable. CS/25.
Econo Sterile Iris Scissors, Sklar, 4-1/2 in., Sharp/Sharp, Curved, Smooth, Stainless Steel, Disposable. Originally designed for ophthalmic procedures, Iris Scissors have become a multipurpose instrument used in various surgical environments. These fine, sharp scissors are ideal for detailed dissection of fine tissue and fine suture removal. BX25.
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS SuperCut Metzenbaum Scissors with Delicate Straight Blades, 5"
Metzenbaum surgical scissors have rounded tips. 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: Delicate Straight
OAL: 5"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Tungsten Carbide Dissection Scissors with Curved Blades Sharp/Blunt, 5-1/2"
These dissecting scissors have a tungsten carbide cutting edge that provides effortless, yet accurate, cuts through the toughest of surgical or autopsy tissue. Scissor shanks are tempered to the ideal hardness to allow proper flexibility and comfort. Finger rings are well rounded and polished allowing better feel while preventing finger fatigue during complex dissection cases.
Blade: Curved Sharp/Blunt
OAL: 5-1/2"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Tungsten Carbide Iris Scissors with Straight Blades, 4-1/2"
These Iris scissors are made from Tungsten Carbide and have sharp/sharp points. The unique tungsten carbide cutting edge provides effortless, yet accurate, cuts through the toughest of surgical or autopsy tissue. Scissor shanks are tempered to the ideal hardness to allow proper flexibility and comfort. Finger rings are well rounded and polished allowing better feel while preventing finger fatigue during complex dissection cases.
Blade: Straight
OAL: 4-1/2"