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 EMS SuperCut Mayo Scissors with Straight Blades, 9"
SuperCut scissors are made in Germany using the highest grade of surgical steel and are tempered and hardened for an extended and sharper life than ordinary steel. Rounded and polished finger rings Straight version cuts into surface area tissue.
Blade: Straight
OAL: 9"
Essendant SCISSORSRECY 8 SFTBK
Westcott uses recycled material in the eco-friendly designs of KleenEarth products and packaging The same quality standards are used in all Westcott products whether using new or recycled materials so you can be sure this KleenEarth product will live up to your expectations Cutting Tool Style- General Purpose Scissor Tip Type- Pointed Scissors Cut Length- 3 25 Overall Length- 8
World Precision Instrument Spencer Stitch Scissors, 10.75cm, German
Spencer Stitch Scissors are stitch-cutting scissors or suture scissors for removing sutures or stitches. Spencer Stitch Scissors have a relatively short, straight, and narrow blades. The tips of Spencer stitch scissors are blunt rather than sharp to minimize the risk of accidentally puncturing or damaging underlying tissues while cutting sutures. One blade is notched to provide improved grip and traction when cutting through sutures, preventing slippage and ensuring clean cuts of just the suture. The ring handles give you a firm, comfortable grip for precision control. They come in a variety of lengths, from 9.0 cm to 13.25 cm. Shorter handles typically offer more control, and longer handles give you greater reach. These Spencer Stitch Scissors are manufactured from surgical grade stainless steel or premium German steel, both of which are autoclavable. WPI recommends properly cleaning all your surgical instruments promptly after use.
Fine Science Tools Decapitation Scissors
Decapitation Scissors, Tip Shape: Straight, Tips: Blunt-Blunt, Length: 21cm, Stop guard at tips to prevent slippage.
Med Vet International Miltex Vantage Operating Scissors, 4.5in, Straight with Sharp/Blunt Tip
The Miltex Vantage V95-12 Operating Scissors have a length of 4.5in.. These standard operating scissors have a straight blade with sharp/blunt tip
World Precision Instrument Iris Scissors, 11.5cm, Angled, Serrated
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.
World Precision Instrument Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder with Suture Scissors, 14cm, German
Olsen-Hegar Needle Holders with Suture Scissors are a dual purpose surgical instrument, combining the functions of a needle holder and surgical scissors into one instrument. This is ideal for suturing, because you can grasp the needle for stitching and use the integrated scissors for trimming the ends without reaching for a different surgical instrument. Streamline your suturing process and save time. Simultaneously, you can reduce the risk of dropping needles. Designed but the American surgeon Dr. George Olsen and gynecologist Dr. Douglas Hegar, the Olsen-Hegar needle holders are often used in orthopedics, plastic surgery, and any application requiring surturing. Life science researchers doing in vivo animal studies like implanting electrodes would also find this instrument useful. Researchers working with microinjection or microfluidics would also benefit from the dual use of this needle holder/scissors combination.