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527 scissors across general surgery, microsurgery, vascular, ENT, ophthalmic and dressing use, in straight, curved, angled and bayonet profiles, with supercut and tungsten-carbide options on many patterns.

General surgery: Metzenbaum, Mayo, Iris, Lister bandage, Spencer stitch, Littauer and Knowles. Fine and microsurgical: Stevens tenotomy, Castroviejo, Westcott, Vannas, Yasargil and Jameson-Reynolds. Vascular: Potts-Smith at 25°, 45° and 60°, Diethrich coronary artery and circumflex, Favaloro. Specialty: enterotomy, episiotomy, bipolar, cartilage and blepharoplasty patterns.

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  • Kaye Freeman Plastic Scissors, Curved
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    Kaye Freeman Plastic Scissors, Curved

    The Kaye Freeman Plastic Scissors, Curved are precision scissors designed for fine dissection in plastic and reconstructive surgeries. The curved b...

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  • Kaye Face Lift TC Scissors, Curved, 18.5 cm
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    Kaye Face Lift TC Scissors, Curved, 18.5 cm

    Kaye face lift scissors, curved, 18.5 cm, fitted with tungsten carbide cutting inserts for extended edge retention. German surgical-steel construct...

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  • Kaye Face Lift TC Scissors, Curved, 14.5 cm
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    Kaye Face Lift TC Scissors, Curved, 14.5 cm

    Kaye face lift scissors, curved, 14.5 cm, fitted with tungsten carbide cutting inserts for extended edge retention. German surgical-steel construct...

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  • Kaye Blepharoplasty Scissors Curved Serrated 11.5cm
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    Kaye Blepharoplasty Scissors Curved Serrated 11.5cm

    Kaye blepharoplasty scissors with curved, serrated blades, 11.5cm overall length. The curve follows the eyelid contour while serrations hold delica...

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  • Katzin Mini Corn Transplant Scissors
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    Katzin Mini Corn Transplant Scissors

    Katzin Mini Corneal Transplant Scissors are precision instruments designed for delicate corneal transplant procedures. Featuring small, curved blad...

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  • Katzin Micro Corn Transplant Scissors
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    Katzin Micro Corn Transplant Scissors

    Katzin Micro Corneal Transplant Scissors are specialized instruments designed for ultra-delicate corneal transplant surgeries. Featuring micro-size...

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  • Katzin Corneal Transplant Scissors, Strong Curve, Medium, Right
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    Katzin Corneal Transplant Scissors, Strong Curve, Medium, Right

    Katzin Corneal Transplant Scissors with a strong curve, medium blade profile, right configuration. Designed for corneal transplant procedures. Stro...

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  • Katzin Corneal Transplant Scissors, Strong Curve, Medium, Left
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    Katzin Corneal Transplant Scissors, Strong Curve, Medium, Left

    Katzin Corneal Transplant Scissors with a strong curve, medium blade profile, left configuration. Designed for corneal transplant procedures. Stron...

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  • Joseph Fine Operating Scissors Straight 14cm
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    Joseph Fine Operating Scissors Straight 14cm

    Joseph fine operating scissors with straight blades, 14cm overall length, used for delicate dissection in plastic and general surgery. Manufactured...

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  • Jorgensen Scissors - Strongly Curved Blades with Round Tips
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    Jorgensen Scissors - Strongly Curved Blades with Round Tips

    Jorgensen scissors with strongly curved blades and round tips are specialized surgical instruments designed for precise dissection and cutting in d...

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  • Jameson-Reynolds Supercut, Curved, 6
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    Jameson-Reynolds Supercut, Curved, 6

    The Jameson-Reynolds Supercut, Curved, 6" is a precision surgical scissors designed for delicate cutting. With a curved blade for better access to ...

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  • Jako Micro Laryngeal Scissors - Vertical Straight
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    Jako Micro Laryngeal Scissors - Vertical Straight

    Engineered for precision in micro-laryngeal surgeries, these vertical straight scissors offer exceptional control for fine dissection and tissue cu...

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  • Jako Micro Laryngeal Scissors - Up Angle
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    Jako Micro Laryngeal Scissors - Up Angle

    A precision surgical instrument designed for cutting delicate tissues in the laryngeal region during ENT procedures. The up-angled design allows fo...

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  • Jako Micro Laryngeal Scissors - Curved Left
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    Jako Micro Laryngeal Scissors - Curved Left

    Designed for precision in delicate laryngeal surgeries, these micro laryngeal scissors feature a curved left blade for enhanced visibility and cont...

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  • Jaffe Stitch Scissors medium very sharp pointed tips
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    Jaffe Stitch Scissors medium very sharp pointed tips

    Jaffe stitch scissors, medium, with very sharp pointed tips are precision surgical instruments designed for cutting sutures in delicate procedures....

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  • Jacobson Scissor 185mm Curved
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    Jacobson Scissor 185mm Curved

    Jacobson scissor with 185mm length and curved blades, used for microvascular and deep-field dissection in cardiothoracic, vascular, and neurosurgic...

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  • Jacobson Micro Scissors 60° angle 12mm blades
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    Jacobson Micro Scissors 60° angle 12mm blades

    Jacobson micro scissors with a 60° angle and 12mm blades are precision instruments used in microsurgery, designed for cutting and dissection in sma...

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  • Jacobson Micro Scissors 185mm Curved Jaw
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    Jacobson Micro Scissors 185mm Curved Jaw

    Jacobson micro scissors, 185mm overall length, with curved jaw for vascular and microsurgical dissection. German surgical-steel construction. About...

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  • Jacobson Micro Scissors round handle 90°
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    Jacobson Micro Scissors round handle 90°

    The Jacobson micro scissors with a round handle and 90° angle are precision surgical instruments designed for delicate, intricate cutting in microv...

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  • Jacobson Micro Scissors round handle 25°
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    Jacobson Micro Scissors round handle 25°

    Jacobson micro scissors, round handle, 25° are precision surgical scissors designed for fine dissection in microsurgical procedures. The 25° angled...

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  • Jacobson Micro Scissors 45°
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    Jacobson Micro Scissors 45°

    Jacobson micro scissors, 45° are precision surgical scissors designed for microsurgical procedures. The 45° angled blades offer excellent maneuvera...

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  • Jacobson Micro Scissors 125° angle V-Neck
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    Jacobson Micro Scissors 125° angle V-Neck

    Jacobson micro scissors with a 125° angle and a V-neck design are precision surgical instruments used in microsurgery, particularly in delicate pro...

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  • Iris Supercut, curved, 4
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    Iris Supercut, curved, 4

    The Iris Supercut, Curved, 4" is a small, precision surgical scissors designed for delicate tissue dissection and cutting. The curved blade allows ...

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  • Iris Scissors, Sharp Tips, Straight, Small Blades
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    Iris Scissors, Sharp Tips, Straight, Small Blades

    Iris scissors with small straight blades and sharp tips for fine dissection during ophthalmic procedures. Pattern: Iris Tips: Sharp Configuration: ...

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Metzenbaum or Mayo? It is the blade-to-shank ratio

The two most-used scissors in general surgery, and the confusion between them costs money.

A Metzenbaum has short blades on a long shank. That ratio is what makes it a dissecting scissor - the long shank reaches depth, the short blades open tissue planes with control, and the whole instrument is built light.

A Mayo has longer, heavier blades on a shorter shank. It is built to cut through substantial tissue and suture, and it cuts partly by mass.

Using a Metzenbaum to cut suture is the single most common way a good scissor is ruined. Suture is harder than the tissue a Metzenbaum's fine edge is ground for; a few cuts dull it, and a dull dissecting scissor chews planes instead of opening them. Keep a Mayo on the tray for suture and the Metzenbaum lasts years longer.

Iris scissors, and why there are so many

Iris scissors are short, fine and sharp-tipped - originally ophthalmic, now used anywhere delicate cutting is needed close to the surface. They appear here in straight, curved and angled forms, in supercut and tungsten carbide, in large-ring and standard handles.

The number to read is the length: an 11cm iris works in the fingertips at the surface, and anything longer is a different instrument for a different depth.

Curved, straight, or angled

Not a preference - each solves a different geometry problem.

Straight blades cut along the line of sight. Right for suture, dressings, and cutting towards yourself on a flat field.

Curved blades let the tip follow a plane that curves away, and let the surgeon see past the blade to the tissue beyond it. Most dissection is done curved for this reason.

Angled - the Potts-Smith range at 25°, 45° and 60° - puts the blade at an angle to the shank so it can enter a vessel lying across the working line. On an arteriotomy the angle is what keeps the surgeon's hand out of the view.

Tungsten carbide and supercut: two different upgrades

These get conflated and they solve unrelated problems.

Tungsten carbide means the cutting inserts are a harder material than the instrument body, usually marked with gold rings. The edge lasts substantially longer. That is all it does.

Supercut means one of the two blades carries a micro-serrated edge that stops tissue sliding forward ahead of the cut. It buys control on slippery, elastic tissue - not sharpness. An instrument can be either, both, or neither; see Super Cut Scissors for the detail, including why a supercut edge cannot be resharpened conventionally.

Frequently asked

Which scissors for suture? Mayo, or a dedicated stitch scissor - Spencer or Littauer. Not a Metzenbaum, not an Iris.

What are the gold rings? By convention, gold handles mark tungsten-carbide inserts and black handles mark supercut. It is a convention rather than a standard, so confirm against the catalogue number on a mixed tray.

Can these be resharpened? Conventional edges, yes, many times. Supercut edges need the original serration geometry restored, which most general services cannot do - they hone the serrated blade flat and the instrument quietly stops gripping.

What length do I need? Length follows depth of field, not the size of what you are cutting. Surface work takes 11-14cm; a deep pelvic or thoracic field needs 20cm or more.

Related collections

See also Super Cut Scissors, Surgical Knives & Knife Handles, General Surgery Instruments, Cardiothoracic Instruments and Needle Holders.

Other cutting instruments: Rib Shears, Wire Cutters & Nippers, Orthodontic Cutters, Dissectors, Dermal Instruments, Ophthalmic Instruments and Plastic Surgery.