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, 5.5in., Curved
The Miltex 5-180 Metzenbaum Scissors are surgical scissors designed for cutting delicate tissue and blunt dissection. These scissors are made of German grade stainless steel and have a length of 5.5in..
MSC Klein Tools 7220 3-1/4" Length of Cut, 9" Overall Length Stainless Steel Standard Shears Ambidextrous, Plastic Bent Handle, For Poultry Processing
Klein Tools 7220 3-1/4" Length of Cut, 9" Overall Length Stainless Steel Standard Shears Ambidextrous, Plastic Bent Handle, For Poultry Processing
Med Vet International Miltex Iris Ribbon Scissors, 3.75in., Curved
The Miltex 18-1418 Iris Ribbon Scissors have a length of 3.75in. This Miltex Operating scissors is widely used during ophthalmic surgery and feature sharp ends for cutting delicate tissue.
Med Vet International Metzenbaum Scissors, German, Curved, 7", J0075CMW
Metzenbaum Scissors. German-Made. Curved. 7".
Med Vet International Miltex Vantage Operating Scissors, 4.5in., Straight With Blunt/Blunt Tip
The Miltex Vantage V95-22 Operating Scissors have a length of 4.5in.. These standard operating scissors have a straight blade with blunt/blunt tip
ROBOZ SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS COMPANY INC MICRO DISSECTG SCISS 4.5 STRAI
NC1953506 MICRO DISSECTG SCISS 4.5 STRAI
PATTERSON VETERINARY SUPPLY INC STITCH/SUTURE SCISSORS 3-1/2IN
NC1352290 STITCH/SUTURE SCISSORS 3-1/2IN