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
Sklar Instruments Operating Scissors, Sklar, 5-1/2 in., Blunt/Blunt, Curved, Smooth, Finger Rings, Stainless Steel. Sklar Operating Scissors, also known as Surgical Scissors, are a versatile surgical instrument. EA/1.
Operating Scissors, Sklar, 5-1/2 in., Blunt/Blunt, Curved, Smooth, Finger Rings, Stainless Steel. Sklar Operating Scissors, also known as Surgical Scissors, are a versatile surgical instrument. With three available tip configurations (sharp/sharp, blunt/blunt, or sharp/blunt), varying curvatures and multiple lengths, these scissors are used for general, multipurpose cutting and dissecting. Sharp Operating Scissors cut tougher tissue and are frequently used for dissecting, whereas blunt Operating Scissors are more often used for cutting materials such as sutures, tubing, or gauze. This product is curved with smooth, blunt/blunt tips and a length of 5-1/2 inches.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Scissors with Straight Blades with Sharp/Blunt Points, 6½"
Dissecting operating scissors. Made of stainless steel with one sharp point, one blunt point.
Points: Sharp/Blunt
Electron Microscopy Sciences Scissors with Curved Blades with Blunt/Blunt Points, 5½"
Dissecting operating scissors. Made of stainless steel with two blunt points.
Points: Blunt/Blunt
Enterprise Technology Solutions 3M Scissors, Precision, 7" Straight, Gray/Red
Precision scissors are a cut above in achieving precision and smooth-cutting action. Design offers comfort grip handles and durable stainless steel blades that resist corrosion and are precision-sharpened for long-lasting, sharper cutting edges. Ideal for photos, papers, crafts and everyday cutting needs. Blades feature a durable metal pivot and deliver a smooth cutting action. Scissors are designed for both right-handed and left-handed users.
World Precision Instrument Operating Scissors, 16cm, Sharp/Blunt, Straight, German
Ring-handled Operating Scissors are surgical scissors commonly used in general surgery for cutting and dissecting tissues. The 16 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. 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. Our Operating Scissors are designed to withstand the high heat and chemical exposure of the sterilization process. Our operating scissors are for general use in dissection, preparation of tissue samples, and small animal surgeries. They are available in both surgical grade stainless steel and our premium German steel, making them more durable and resistant to corrosion. Our Operating Scissors are designed to withstand the high heat and chemical exposure of the sterilization process. They may be autoclaved.
