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™ Two-Star Straight Blade Scissors
Replacement Scissors for use with Fisherbrand Dissection Kit.
Epredia™ Shandon™ Iris Curved Scissors, Curved, premium, 4.5 in. (11.4cm)
Epredia™ Shandon Iris Curved Scissors are available in Premium and Standard grades.
Fisherbrand™ High Precision Stainless-Steel Scissors
Precision made for general use.
Epredia™ Shandon™ Straight Blunt/Sharp Dissecting Scissors, premium, 6.5 in. (16.5cm)
Epredia™ Shandon Straight Blunt/Sharp Dissecting Scissors are available in Premium and Standard grades.
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™ Blunt-Tipped Scissors
Replacement Scissors for use with Fisherbrand Dissection Kit.
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.
Epredia™ Shandon™ Fine Point Dissecting Scissors, Angular, Premium, 4.5 in. (11.4cm)
Epredia™ Shandon Fine Point Dissecting Scissors are available in Premium and Standard grades.
Mopec™ Stevens Scissors
Used for cutting with extreme precision in small incisions.
Excelta™ Medium Fine Blade Stainless Steel Scissors
Fine precision made Medium Blade Stainless Steel Scissors for general use.
Graham-Field™ Iris Scissors
For medical and surgical procedures
Integra™ Miltex™ MeisterHand™ Iris Scissors
Offer outstanding distal cutting capability
Graham-Field™ Grafco™ Operating Scissors
Stainless steel operating scissors
Excelta™ Large Relieved Blade Scissors
Excelta™ Three Star extremely precise large relieved blade tempered stainless steel (AISI 420) scissors are ideal for delicate applications. Their sharp tips are designed for a wide variety of applications, while providing a superior cut.