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
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Tungsten Carbide Mayo Scissors with Straight Blades 9"
These Mayo scissors are made from Tungsten Carbide and have blunt rounded tips. 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: 9"
Enterprise Technology Solutions Acme United Corporation Scissors, Titanium Bonded, 8"L, Straight, 2/PK, Gray/Yellow
8" scissors feature titanium-bonded blades with a unique nonstick, permanent coating. Blades stay sharper longer and resist adhesives from tapes and glues. Use to cut tape, hook-and-loop fasteners or other adhesives. Titanium blades are six times harder than stainless steel. Glide provides a no-tool adjustable glide technology for optimal cutting performance that allows less tension for thin materials and higher tension for thicker material. Straight handles are made with plastic along the exterior perimeter and rubber along the interior for comfort. Scissors are ideal for the mailroom, art room and scrapbooking.
World Precision Instrument Westcott Curved Scissors, 11.5cm, Curved, Blunt, 21mm Tips, Titanium
Titanium Westcott Spring Scissors are popular spring handled scissors that automatically reopen after each cut. Westcott brand spring scissors give you an ergonomic and comfortable grip, reducing hand strain and fatigue during repetitive cutting tasks. Westcott spring scissors are perfect for ambidextrous use, often preferred by left-handed individuals. The tips of these surgical scissors are 11.5 cm (4.5”) long with 21 mm curved blades. They have blunt tips. Our Westcott spring scissors are constructed from titanium, which is 40% lighter than stainless steel, reducing hand fatigue. Titanium scissors are non-magnetic, making them perfect for MRI applications. Titanium is corrosion resistant, an excellent choice for environments with nitric acid, chloride, saltwater, and industrial and organic chemicals. When heated or cooled, the dimensions of titanium alloy change less than half of what stainless steel alloys will, making titanium surgical instruments much more durable.
Med Vet International Miltex Full Curve Enucleation Scissors, German, 5in, 18-1498
Enucleation scissors are heavy duty scissors that are used for removing the globe from the eye. They are preferred by surgeons to dissect the connecting stalk as well as dissecting ocular muscles during ocular surgeries. 5in in length. Made with high-quality, medical-grade German steel.
Enterprise Technology Solutions Sparco Straight Scissors, Rubber Handles, 8" Straight, 3/BD, Black
Straight scissors feature a rubberized grip for more comfort and control. Corrosion-resistant, stainless steel blades keep a sharp edge longer. Blades are finely ground for smooth, constant cutting. Scissors are great for everyday use in your home office.
