Scissors
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
S Murray™ SAMCO™ Stainless Steel Scissors
Use these scissors for a wide range of applications. S Murray™ SAMCO™ Stainless Steel Scissors are available in a variety of blade and tip styles to meet your needs.
S Murray™ SAMCO™ Dissecting Scissors
Use these scissors for a variety of applications. S Murray™ SAMCO™ Dissecting Scissors feature fine points, open shanks and stainless steel construction.
Bochem™ Stainless Steel Laboratory Scissors with Plastic Handle
Use the Bochem™ Stainless Steel Laboratory Scissors with Plastic Handle to handle all of your cutting and trimming needs in the laboratory.
Bochem™ Stainless Steel Microscopy Scissors
Manufactured from stainless steel. Bochem™ Stainless Steel Microscopy Scissors come in three handle types.
Bochem™ Stainless Steel Laboratory Scissors with Stopper Lifter
Manufactured from stainless steel
S Murray™ SAMCO™ Dressing Scissors
Use these scissors for a variety of applications. S Murray™ SAMCO™ Dressing Scissors comply with the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC, with full traceability maintained throughout the manufacturing process.
Fisherbrand™ Dissecting Scissors
Use these scissors for a variety of applications. S Murray™ Dissecting Scissors are suitable for theatre, ward, veterinary, dental and chiropody use.
Bochem™ Thermo Scientific™ Stainless Steel Dressing Scissors
Manufactured from stainless steel. Bochem™ Thermo Scientific™ Stainless Steel Dressing Scissors comes in three types.
Sampling Systems™ Stainless Steel Pointed Scissors
These stainless steel scissors are made from hygienic 420 grade stainless steel with a double point design.
Bochem™ Stainless Steel Universal Scissors With Plastic Handle
Fashioned with ergonomic handle. Bochem™ Stainless Steel Universal Scissors With Plastic Handle have a stainless steel blade.
Epredia™ Shandon™ Straight Sharp/Sharp Dissecting Scissors, standard, 4.5 in. (11.4cm)
Epredia™ ShandonStraight Sharp/Sharp Dissecting Scissors are available in Premium and Standard grades.
Bochem™ Bandage Scissors
Manufactured from stainless steel. BOCHEM™ Bandage Scissors have round/round tips.
Sampling Systems™ Pointed Scissors
High quality pointed scissors made from surgical grade 420 stainless steel.