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 Metzenbaum Scissors, Supercut, Curved, Delicate, One Serrated Blade, German, 4.5in, 5-Sc-284
Used for cutting delicate tissue and blunt dissection. Great for surgery and suture material. Equipped with extra-long handles and short-blades for deep cuts into the body. Kept in most operating rooms, surgical bays, and other medical settings. 4.5in in length. Curved serrated blades making them ideal for dissection and biopsy. Made with medical grade German steel.
Accuflow Systems Multi-Purpose Stainless Steel Scissors- Desert
The Steel Vision Multi-Function Scissors have high-quality, sharp durable blades. They are perfect for kitchen, arts and crafts, gardening and general household use. Ideal for removing caps, cracking nuts, and cutting herbs, poultry, plastic and cardboard. Blades come apart for easy cleaning. Each pair includes a protective blade guard. Color: Desert
World Precision Instrument Metzenbaum Scissors, 11.5 cm, Curved
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.
- Stainless steel
World Precision Instrument Iris Scissors, 11 cm, Curved, SuperCut, Tungsten Carbide
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.
Electron Microscopy Sciences MicroPoint™ Featherlite MPF-4XF Scissors, Smooth/Smooth, 125 mm
MicroPoint scissors can be used for suture or tissue and they are manufactured without rings which eliminates the problems with right handed or left handed users. Scissors cut by shearing and have three times the shearing angle to reduce "tissue crushing. They last far longer than ordinary scissors.
O.R. Castro-Viejo quality at a floor-grade price.
They offer consistent cutting at the tip.
The blades cannot work loose and the contact between the blades remains constant.
Adjustable shearing contact.
All MicroPoint™ Scissors are guaranteed for life against rust, breakage and rivet loosening.
Surface: Smooth
OAL: Needle nose Round Tip Straight
Blade: 8 mm
Blade Size: 125 mm
Roboz Surgical Micro Dissecting Scissors; Curved; Sharp Points; 23mm Blade Length; SureCut blades; 3 1/2" Overall Length
Micro Dissecting Scissors; Curved; Sharp Points; 23mm Blade Length; SureCut blades; 3-1/2 in. Overall Length
Enterprise Technology Solutions Fiskars Scissors, Nonstick, SoftGrip, Stainless Steel, 8", Gray
Everyday Non-stick Scissors provide reliable comfort for all-purpose cutting around the home and office. Coated, stainless steel blades deliver durability and long-lasting performance. Nonstick coating helps you effortlessly cut through sticky adhesives like glue and tape. Ergonomic grip on SoftGrip handle allows control for clean cuts.
World Precision Instrument Metzenbaum Scissors, 11.5cm, SuperCut, Curved
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.