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
Fine Science Tools Vannas Spring Scissors, 2mm Cutting Edge, Curved, 8 cm
Tip Shape: Curved/ Tips: Sharp/ Cutting Edge: 2mm/ Tip Diameter: 0.05mm/ Alloy / Material: Stainless Steel/ Length: 8cm/ Serrated: No
Roboz Surgical Vannas Micro Dissecting Spring Scissors
Vannas Micro Dissecting Spring Scissors; Straight; 2 mm Cutting Edge; 0.05 mm Tip Width; 3.5" Overall Length.
World Precision Instrument Mini Iris Scissors, 8cm, Straight, Sharp Tips
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.
Uline Slice Ceramic Scissors,1 EA
Nylon handle with soft-touch grips. Cuts fabric felt or cardstock with ease.
StatLab Scissor Blades Sharp
Sharp Scissor blades for various applications.
Straight Operating Scissors
Three sizes to choose from.
Med Vet International Utility Scissors, 6.5", Sharp/Sharp Tip, German Grade, Von Klaus
6 1/2in. German Grade extra heavy utility scissors have 1 serrated blade and a sharp/sharp tip. The Von Klaus line of instruments is made of high quality German stainless steel, expertly crafted and comes with a lifetime warranty when used for their intended surgical purpose.
Med Vet International Operating Scissors, 6.5", Straight, Blunt/Blunt Tip, German Grade, Von Klaus
6.5" German Grade Straight Operating Scissors are a versatile surgical instrument. These Surgical Scissors have a blunt/blunt tip and are used generally for cutting sutures. The Von Klaus line of instruments is made of high quality German stainless steel, expertly crafted and comes with a lifetime warranty when used for their intended surgical purpose.
Med Vet International Miltex Nurse'S Bandage Scissors w/Pouch, Blue, 5.5in, 5-702
Durable, lightweight, dependable, and designed for cutting thick dressing material. Comes with a pouch for convenience. 5.5in in length. Made with high-quality, medical-grade German steel.
Med Vet International Reynolds Tenotomy Scissors, Curved, 7" 18Cm, 1/1 Tip, Narrow
Reynolds Tenotomy Scissors, Curved, 7" 18cm, 1/1 Tip, Narrow
Med Vet International Miltex Bandage Scissors With Pouch, 5.5in.
The Miltex 5-700 nurse's Bandage Scissors are made of German OR Grade surgical steel. They have a pink handle with angled tip to help in cutting bandages without gouging the patients skin. This Miltex bandage scissor measures 5.5in.