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 SuperCut Dissection Scissors with Straight Blades, 5-1/2" OAL
These dissection scisssors are made from stainless steel with sharp/blunt tips. Blades have a curve to attain the hard to reach delicate tissue or angle dissections. 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
Blade: Straight
OAL: 5-1/2"
World Precision Instrument Operating Scissors, 14 cm, Curved, Sharp/Blunt, 12-pack
Ring-handled Operating Scissors are 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. These operating scissors are available with straight or curved blades. 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. These are available in stainless steel. Our Operating Scissors are designed to withstand the high heat and chemical exposure of the sterilization process. They may be autoclaved. These economy scissors are sold in packages of 12, perfect for students or for disposable use. All sales are final on disposable instrument packs.
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Tungsten Carbide Iris Scissors with Curved 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: Curved
OAL: 4-1/2"
Sklar Instruments Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Delicate Double-Curve Dissecting Scissors
These scissors are finger-friendly with a ribbon handle. Extra sharp, with single serrated edge. The double curvature of these scissors makes dissection easier in hard to reach areas or where a clear view is not always an option. Made in Germany of high grade stainless steel. They measure 4 5/8" (117.4 mm).
OAL: 4-5/8