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
Med Vet International Miltex MeisterHand Iris Scissors, Tungsten Carbide, Straight, Fine, Sharp Points, German, 4.62in, MH5-304TC
Universal scissors for cutting sutures, tissue, gauze, bandages, and more. MeisterHand scissors guarantee exceptional craftsmanship. Ultra sharp SuperCut blades for ease of use with the durability of tungsten carbide. Straight fine blades with sharp points. 4.62in total length. Made with high-quality, high-end German steel.
Med Vet International Miltex Operating Scissors, Straight, Sharp/Sharp, 5.5in, 12 Pack, Eg5-6
Operating Scissors, also known as Surgical Scissors, are a versatile surgical instrument. Used to cut tissue, as well as other things such as bandages and gauze. These scissors are used for general, multipurpose cutting and dissecting. 5.5in total length. Straight blades. Made with high-quality, medical grade German steel.
World Precision Instrument Metzenbaum Scissors, 11.5 cm, Curved, Tungsten Carbide
The shaft of Metzenbaum scissors is longer than the blades. They are used to cut delicate tissue or dissect blunt tissue. The tips are semi-blunt, and they are available in curved or straight styles.
World Precision Instrument Vannas Spring Scissors, 8 cm (3"), 5 mm Blades, 0.1 mm Tips, Curved, German Made, Stainless Steel, WPI Premium
Our vannas scissors are specialized spring scissors designed for precision cutting and often used by scientific researchers. They are named after the Swedish scientist Gunnar Vannas who invented them in the 1940s. Compared with other spring scissors, vannas scissors are distinguished by their delicate, thin, sharp tips. The slender, pointed tips allows for precise cutting with minimal damage to surrounding tissues. Manufactured with surgical grade stainless steel, these scissors are durable and resistant to corrosion.
Sklar Instruments Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
