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 Vantage Metzenbaum Scissors, 7in., Curved
The Miltex Vantage V95-182 Metzenbaum scissors are made from high quality Japanese stainless steel and measure 7" in length. They have a finger ring handle and curved blades with sharp tips.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Iris Scissors with Straight Blades, 2-Fine Point, 4-1/2" OAL
These high quality Iris scissors have fine points and are made of stainless steel.
Points: 2-Fine
OAL: 4-1/2"
Electron Microscopy Sciences Scissors with Straight Blades with Sharp/Sharp Points, 6½"
Dissecting operating scissors. Made of stainless steel with two sharp points.
Points: Sharp/Sharp
Electron Microscopy Sciences Iris Scissors Angular, 1-Fine Point, 4-1/2" OAL
These high quality Iris scissors have fine points and are made of stainless steel.
Points: 1-Fine
OAL: 4-1/2"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Iris Scissors Premium with Angled Blades
These Iris scissors are made with sharp tips and are perfect for precise vascular and neurological dissection; ideal for small specimens and animal dissection.
OAL: 114 mm