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 Metzenbaum Scissors Standard Curved, 7"
Metzenbaum surgical scissors have rounded tips. 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 Curved version cuts into heavier or deeper tissue.
Blade: Standard Curved
OAL: 7"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Surgical Scissors 89 mm
These scissors are excellent for small surgical incisions and gross dissection. They are made from standard grade stainless steel and they feature an angled end and lower probe point tip.
OAL: 3.5"
Enterprise Technology Solutions Lexar 1TB Professional Go USB
Lexar 1TB Professional Go USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD Black
Med Vet International Diamond Molar Rasps, Fine Diamond, J0041RF
Unsuitable for debulking, but good for tidying. The diamond rasp’s surface is concave to fit over the molars without slipping off. Diamond grit is the ideal material to remove tooth spurs without damaging the delicate root structure
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS SuperCut Metzenbaum Scissors Delicate Curved Blades, 5"
Metzenbaum surgical scissors have rounded tips. 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 Curved version cuts into heavier or deeper tissue.
Blade: Delicate Curved
OAL: 5"
Med Vet International Miltex Kilner Scissors, Straight Fine Points, German, 4.5in, PM-0448
Universal scissors for cutting sutures, tissue, gauze, bandages, and more. Ultra sharp SuperCut blades for ease of use with the durability of tungsten carbide. Straight blades with fine points. 4.5in total length. Made with high-quality, high-end German steel.
Enterprise Technology Solutions Sparco Straight Scissors, Rubber Handles, 7" Straight, Black
Straight scissors feature a rubberized grip for more comfort and control. Corrosion-resistant, stainless steel blades keep a sharp edge longer. Blades are finely ground for smooth, constant cutting. Scissors are great for everyday use in your home office.
