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 Scissors with Curved Blades with Sharp/Blunt Points, 5½"
Dissecting operating scissors. Made of stainless steel with one sharp point, one blunt point.
Points: Sharp/Blunt
Essendant SCISSORS8 TI NSTK3/PK
Westcott Titanium Bonded Non-Stick blades are six times longer lasting than the previous formula Westcott uses a process that bonds Titanium Bonded to the blades and then coats them with a breakthrough non-stick formula to produce an adhesive-resistant easy-to-clean and longer-lasting cutting edge Glide provides a no tool adjustable glide technology for optimal cutting performance which allows less tension for thin materials and higher tension for thicker material These scissors will stay sharp smooth-cutting and residue-free for years making them an exceptional value like all Westcott products Cutting Tool Style- General Purpose Scissor Tip Type- Pointed Scissors Cut Length- 3 25 Overall Length- 8
World Precision Instrument Operating Scissors, 18cm, Sharp/Blunt, Straight
Ring-handled Operating Scissors are a pair of surgical scissors commonly used in general surgery for cutting and dissecting tissues. The 18 cm length is a versatile size that can be used for a variety of procedures, including biological and medical research. Our operating scissors are for general use in dissection, preparation of tissue samples, and small animal surgeries. 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. 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.
TIP: When selecting the size of your operating scissors, consider the size of the area you have access to.
World Precision Instrument Wilmer Iris Scissors, 10.5cm, Angled
Iris scissors were originally designed for ophthalmic procedures but are now used in a wide range of applications. The tips are sharp, and they come in curved, straight or angled styles.
