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
Fisherbrand™ Delicate Dissecting Scissors, Iris, Angular
Use these scissors for a variety of applications. Fisherbrand™ Dissecting Scissors are forged from surgical-grade stainless steel.
Fisherbrand™ Liston Bone Cutting Shears
For cutting bone and cartilage. Fisherbrand™ Bone Cutting Forceps are designed with heavy, strong, very sharp blades to cut through the toughest of bone.
Mopec™ Fine Vannas Scissors
Fine Vannas Scissors are designed to maximize visibility and have a long taper ideal for precise cuts.
Fisherbrand™ Blunt-Tipped Scissors
Replacement Scissors for use with Fisherbrand Dissection Kit.
Fisherbrand™ Fine Precision Scissors
With straight tip.
Fisherbrand™ Heavy-Duty Long-Handle Scissors
Fisherbrand Heavy-Duty Long-Handle Scissors for cutting cardboard light metals
Fisherbrand™ Two-Star Straight Blade Scissors
Replacement Scissors for use with Fisherbrand Dissection Kit.
Fisherbrand™ Universal Scissors with Footplate
Fisherbrand Universal Scissors with Footplate can cut almost anything from bandage to 24-gauge steel.
Fisherbrand™ Premium High Polish Stitch/Snip Scissors 4.5in
These scissors have a small hook shaped tip on one blade that slides under sutures to slightly lift them before cutting for removal.
Fisherbrand™ Curved-Blade Operating Scissors
Use these scissors for a variety of applications. Fisherbrand™ Curved-Blade Operating Scissors are forged from surgical-grade stainless steel.
Excelta™ Fine Blade Straight Stainless Steel Scissors
Designed for the fine detail dissection work.
Excelta™ Precision Pointed Blade Scissors
Excelta™ thin pointed blade scissors are made of stainless steel (AISI 440) with carbide blades. While the carbide blades allow for cutting tough material, the slim blades are great for intricate work.
Graham-Field™ Iris Scissors
For medical and surgical procedures
Excelta™ Self-Opening Micro Scissors
Meets Rockwell C-50 hardness test scale
