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
Grainger SHEAR-CUT CUTTING ACTION SCISS
Shear-Cut Cutting Action Scissor Shears, Cutting Capacity 1-3/4 in
Med Vet International Miltex Goldman-Fox Scissors, Curved, One Sideways Blades, Angled Shank, German, 5in, 5D-322
Goldman fox scissors used in dental procedures to trim the gingival tissues. The serrated or supercut blades provides firm grip on tissues. 5in in length with an angled shank. This scissors is used for accurate and precise cut on surgical area. Made with German steel.
Med Vet International Miltex Meisterhand Iris Scissors, Curved, Supercut, German, 4.5in, Mh5-Sc-306
Universal scissors for cutting sutures, tissue, gauze, bandages, and more. SuperCut blades allow for easy use. Applicable in a multitude of environments such as, dental, ophthalmic, oral, and more. MeisterHand scissors guarantee exceptional craftsmanship. Curved SuperCut blades ensure clean cuts. 4.5in total length. Made with high-quality, high-end German steel.