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
Fisherbrand™ Straight-Blade Operating Scissors
Use these scissors for a variety of applications. Fisherbrand™ Straight-Blade Operating Scissors are forged from surgical-grade stainless steel.
Fisherbrand™ Premium High Polish Stitch/Snip Scissors 4.5in
These scissors have a small hook shaped tip on one blade that slides under sutures to slightly lift them before cutting for removal.
Fisherbrand™ Utility Cutter Short Angled-Blade Scissors
Fisherbrand Utility Cutter Short Angled-Blade Scissors cut paper, bandages, vacuum tubing, leather and wire up to 24-gauge steel.
Fisherbrand™ Heavy-Duty Short-Blade Scissors
Fisherbrand Heavy-Duty Short-Blade Scissors have reinforced clip-point for cutting heavy fabric and paper
Fisherbrand™ Blunt-End Dissection Scissors
Fisherbrand Blunt-End Dissection Scissors are multipurpose and are perfect for blunt dissection.
Fisherbrand™ Sharp-Pointed Dissecting Scissors
Use these scissors for a variety of fine dissection. Perfect for educational, scientific or healthcare application. Fisherbrand™ Sharp-Pointed Dissecting Scissors are finely finished, and highly polished. Made from forged from surgical-grade stainless steel. Available in multiple styles.
Fisherbrand™ Delicate Dissecting Scissors
Use these scissors for a variety of applications. Fisherbrand™ Delicate Dissecting Scissors are forged from surgical-grade stainless steel.
Fisherbrand™ Heavy-Duty Long-Handle Scissors
Fisherbrand Heavy-Duty Long-Handle Scissors for cutting cardboard light metals
Fisherbrand™ Standard Dissecting Scissors
Use these scissors for a variety of applications. Fisherbrand™ Standard Dissecting Scissors are forged from surgical-grade stainless steel. Available in multiple styles.
Fisherbrand™ Delicate Dissecting Scissors
Use these scissors for a variety of applications. Fisherbrand™ Delicate Dissecting Scissors are forged from surgical-grade stainless steel.
Fisherbrand™ Universal Scissors with Footplate
Fisherbrand Universal Scissors with Footplate can cut almost anything from bandage to 24-gauge steel.
Fisherbrand™ Liston Bone Cutting Shears
For cutting bone and cartilage. Fisherbrand™ Bone Cutting Forceps are designed with heavy, strong, very sharp blades to cut through the toughest of bone.
Fisherbrand™ Mayo Dissecting Scissors
Use these scissors for a variety of dissection applications. Perfect for educational, scientific or healthcare application. Fisherbrand™ Mayo Dissecting Scissors are forged from surgical-grade stainless steel. Available in multiple styles.