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    High-Force Scissors for Kevlar and Abrasive Materials

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scissors. High-Force Scissors for Kevlar and Abrasive Materials.
    For extra leverage to cut through Kevlar, metal, and plastics, these scissors have long handles and short blades. The blades are plated for added durability. One blade is serrated to grip material and prevent slipping.
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    For Fabric, Kevlar, Metal, Plastic
     
    Straight Handle
    8 5/8"2"Chrome-Plated SteelChrome-Plated Steel HandleManualRightPointStraight/Serrated36875A12000000
     

    Compact Fine-Point Scissors

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Scissors. Compact Fine-Point Scissors, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Scissors. Compact Fine-Point Scissors, Style D.

    Style A

    Style D

    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Scissors. Compact Fine-Point Scissors, Style E.

    Style E

    These small scissors have narrow, sharp tips for fine cutting and trimming.
    Style E—Style E scissors maintain a sharp edge even when repeatedly sanitized or autoclaved. The blades have fine serrations to tightly grip material in delicate applications.
    Nickel Chrome-Plated Blade—Nickel chrome plating adds durability.
    Stainless Steel Blade—Stainless steel blades resist corrosion.
    Nickel-Plated Handle—Nickel plating adds durability.
    Offset Handle—Offset handles keep your hand clear of the material as you cut on flat surfaces.
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    A4 1/2"1"Nickel Chrome-Plated SteelNickel Chrome Plated Steel HandleStraightStandardManualRight, LeftFine PointStraight/Straight3611A11000000
    D4 1/2"1"Nickel-Plated SteelNickel-Plated Steel HandleOffsetStandardManualRightFine PointStraight/Straight2870A410000
    E3 1/2"5/8"Uncoated Stainless SteelStainless Steel Handle
    StraightStandardManualRight, LeftFine PointSerrated/Serrated3611A14000000
    E4 1/2"3/4"Uncoated Stainless SteelStainless Steel Handle
    StraightStandardManualRight, LeftFine PointSerrated/Serrated3611A15000000
     

    Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

    Image of ProductInUse. Style A Shown with Handle (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Scissors. Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping, Straight Handle, Style A.
    Image of ProductInUse. Style A. Front orientation. Scissors. Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping, Straight Handle, Style A.

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    Handle (Sold Separately)

    Style A

    Image of ProductInUse. Style B. Front orientation. Scissors. Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping, Straight Handle, Style B.
    Image of ProductInUse. Style C. Front orientation. Scissors. Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping, Straight Handle, Style C.

    Style B

    Style C

    Also known as electricians' shears, the back edge of the blade has a file to clean contacts.
    Use handles to get more leverage for cutting. They also reduce hand fatigue when making repeated cuts.
    Nickel-Plated Blade—Nickel-plated blades have a coating for durability. The stainless steel under this coating is corrosion resistant, so your scissors won’t rust if the coating wears away.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated Blade—Titanium-nitride (TiN)-coated blades maintain their sharp cutting edge longer than uncoated stainless steel blades. They also have a nonstick surface. The stainless steel under this coating is corrosion resistant, so your scissors won’t rust if the coating wears away.
    Serrated Edge—Serrated blades grip material to prevent slipping.
    Wire-Stripping Notch—The wire-stripping notch is for 19- and 23-gauge wire.
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    Straight Handle
    A5 1/4"1 7/8"Nickel-Plated Stainless SteelNickel-Plated Stainless Steel HandleManualRightPointSerrated/Serrated3890A1030000003890A102000000
    A5 1/4"1 7/8"Nickel-Plated SteelNickel-Plated Steel HandleManualRight, LeftPointSerrated/StraightWire-Stripping Notch3890A14000003890A10200000
    A5 1/4"1 7/8"Nickel-Plated SteelNickel-Plated Steel HandleManualRight, LeftPointStraight/Straight3890A11000003890A10200000
    A5 1/4"1 7/8"Nickel-Plated SteelNickel-Plated Steel HandleManualRight, LeftPointStraight/StraightWire-Stripping Notch3890A12000003890A10200000
    B6 1/4"1 7/8"Nickel-Plated Stainless SteelNickel-Plated Stainless Steel HandleManualRightPointSerrated/Serrated3893A400000———0
    C6 1/2"1 3/4"Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated Stainless SteelPlastic HandleManualRight, LeftPointSerrated/Serrated3890A10100000———0
     

    Compact Blunt-Point Scissors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scissors. Compact Blunt-Point Scissors.
    Prevent snags and injury with the rounded points on these small scissors. The blades are plated for durability.
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    For Cardboard, Fabric, Leather, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
    4 3/8"1 3/4"Chrome-Plated SteelSteel HandleStraightManualRight, LeftBlunt PointStraight/Straight3887A1000000
     

    Scissors for Kevlar and Abrasive Materials

    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Scissors. Scissors for Kevlar and Abrasive Materials, Offset Handle, Style D.
    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Scissors. Scissors for Kevlar and Abrasive Materials, Offset Handle, Style E.

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    Style E

    Cut through the strong fibers of Kevlar. These scissors have at least one serrated edge that grips material to prevent slipping.
    Offset Handle—Offset handles keep your hand clear of the material as you cut on flat surfaces.
    Chrome-Plated Steel—Chrome plating increases blade durability.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated Blade—Titanium nitride (TiN)-coated blades resist corrosion and have long-lasting sharpness. They are also nonstick and three times harder than uncoated steel blades.
    Large Handle—Large handles are more comfortable than standard handles if you’re wearing gloves or have large hands.
    Blunt Point—Blunt-point tips are rounded to prevent snags and injury.
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    Offset Handle
    D8"3"Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated Carbon SteelPlastic HandleStandardManualRightPointSerrated/Serrated2498A28000000
    E10"3 3/4"Chrome-Plated SteelChrome-Plated Steel HandleLargeManualRightBlunt PointSerrated/Serrated2498A2700000
    E10"3 3/4"Chrome-Plated SteelChrome-Plated Steel HandleStandardManualLeftBlunt PointSerrated/Serrated2498A2900000
     

    Electrically Insulating Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scissors. Electrically Insulating Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping.
    Image of Product. Wire-Stripping Notch. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Wire-Stripping Notch. Electrically Insulating Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping.

    Wire-Stripping

    Notch

    Insulated handles protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These scissors are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. Also known as electricians' shears, they have a notch for stripping wire.
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    6 1/4"1 3/4"Stainless Steel
    Plastic HandleManualRight, LeftPointKnifeWire-Stripping NotchASTM F1505, IEC 609003185N11000000
     

    Flush-Cut Compact Scissors

    Image of Product. Fine-Point Blade Tip. Front orientation. Fine Point. Flush-Cut Compact Scissors.
    Image of Product. Pointed-Blade Tip. Front orientation. Point. Flush-Cut Compact Scissors.
    Image of Attribute. Curved Blade. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Curved Edge.

    Fine-Point Blade Tip

    Pointed-Blade Tip

    Curved Blade

    Trim flush against a flat surface with the curved blades on these small scissors.
    Nickel-Plated Steel—Steel scissors have nickel-plated blades for durability.
    Fine Point—Fine-point blades have narrow, sharp tips for fine cutting and trimming.
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    3 1/2"5/8"Nickel-Plated SteelSteel HandleStraightStandardManualRight, LeftFine PointCurved/Curved3611A31000000
    4 1/8"5/8"Nickel-Plated SteelSteel HandleStraightStandardManualRight, LeftPointCurved/Curved3892A200000
    4 3/8"7/8"Nickel-Plated SteelSteel HandleStraightStandardManualRight, LeftFine PointCurved/Curved3611A2100000
     

    Flush-Cut All-Metal Scissors

    Image of Product. Large Straight Handle with Pointed Tip. Front orientation. Contains Border, MultipleImages. Scissors. Flush-Cut All-Metal Scissors, Straight Handle, 9 5/8" Overall Length.
    Image of Product. Standard Offset Handle with Pointed/Blunt Point Tips. Front orientation. Contains Border, MultipleImages. Scissors. Flush-Cut All-Metal Scissors, Offset Handle, 6" Overall Length.
    Image of Product. Large Offset Handle with Pointed/Blunt Point Tips. Front orientation. Contains Border, MultipleImages. Scissors. Flush-Cut All-Metal Scissors, Offset Handle, 8 1/4" Overall Length.

    Large Straight Handle with Pointed

    Tip

    Standard Offset Handle with

    Pointed/Blunt Point Tips

    Large Offset Handle with

    Pointed/Blunt Point Tips

    S-shaped handles keep your hand clear of material, so you can cut flush against flat surfaces.
    Stainless Steel Blade—Stainless steel scissors resist corrosion in wet environments.
    Steel Blade—Steel scissors have knife-edge blades that are precision ground to a sharp angle for fast, clean cuts. They’re plated with nickel-chrome for added durability. The handle has a large ring to fit comfortably over gloves.
    Blunt-Point Blade Tip—Scissors with a blunt-point tip have a wide, curved blade that skims along surfaces without damaging them. They’re also known as duckbill scissors.
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    For Carpet, Cardboard, Fabric, Leather, Metal, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
     
    Straight Handle
    9 5/8"3 1/8"Nickel Chrome-Plated SteelPlastic-Coated Steel HandleLargeManualRightPointKnife/Knife7617N13000000
     
    Offset Handle
    6"2"Uncoated Stainless SteelStainless Steel Handle
    StandardManualLeftPoint/Blunt PointStraight/Straight7617N1100000
    8 1/4"1 7/8"Nickel Chrome-Plated SteelPlastic-Coated Steel HandleLargeManualRightPoint/Blunt PointKnife/Knife7617N1200000
     

    Easy-Cut Scissors for Kevlar and Abrasive Materials

    Image of Product. Pointed-Blade Tip. Front orientation. Steel Blade. Easy-Cut Scissors for Kevlar and Abrasive Materials, Chrome-Plated Blade.

    Pointed-Blade Tip

    After each cut, the jaws spring open to make continuous cutting easy. The blades are serrated to grip material and prevent slipping.
    Chrome-Plated Steel—Chrome-plated steel blades are more durable than uncoated steel blades.
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    Straight Handle
    6 1/2"5/8"Chrome-Plated SteelPlastic-Coated Steel HandleSpring ActionRight, LeftPointSerrated/Serrated3897A12000000
    6 3/4"1"Chrome-Plated SteelPlastic-Coated Steel HandleSpring ActionRight, LeftPointSerrated/Serrated3897A1800000
     

    Nonstick Lightweight Scissors

    Image of Product. Straight Standard Handle. Front orientation. Scissors. Nonstick Lightweight Scissors, Straight Handle.

    Straight Standard Handle

    Make clean cuts through duct tape and other sticky materials. These scissors have a nonstick coating. Made of stainless steel, they resist corrosion.
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    Straight Handle
    5"1 5/8"PTFE-Coated Stainless SteelPlastic HandleStandardManualRightPointStraight/Straight3608A22000000
     

    Compact Scissors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scissors. Compact Scissors.
    Short blades make these scissors easy to maneuver in cramped areas for small, detailed cuts less than an inch long. They’re often used to precisely snip fine wire. The blades are plated with nickel for added durability.
    Serrated Edge—Serrated blades grip material to prevent slipping.
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    4 1/8"3/4"Nickel-Plated SteelSteel HandleStraightManualRight, LeftPointStraight/Serrated3892A3000000
    4 1/4"3/4"Nickel-Plated SteelSteel HandleStraightManualRight, LeftPointStraight/Straight3892A100000
     

    Static-Control Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scissors. Static-Control Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping.
    Protect sensitive equipment from harmful static discharges while cutting and stripping wire. The handles on these scissors drain static away from the blades. Also called electricians’ shears, these scissors have a file on each blade to clean electrical contacts. The blades are stainless steel, which resists corrosion from water and mild chemicals.
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    Straight Handle
    5"1 3/4"Uncoated Stainless SteelPlastic HandleManualRightPointStraight/Straight1× 10^12File6204N14000000
     

    Compact-Tip Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping

    Image of Product. Serrated Blade. Front orientation. Scissors. Compact-Tip Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping, Offset Handle, 4 3/4" Overall Length.
    Image of Product. Straight Blade. Front orientation. Scissors. Compact-Tip Scissors for Wire Cutting and Stripping, Offset Handle, 5" Overall Length.

    Serrated Blade

    Straight Blade

    Cut and strip wire in tight spaces with the compact tips on these scissors. The blades are nickel plated for durability, and they have rounded tips to prevent snags and injury. Handles are offset to keep your hand clear of the material as you cut on flat surfaces.
    Serrated Edge—Serrated blade grips material to prevent slipping.
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    4 3/4"1/2"Nickel-Plated SteelSteel HandleManualRightBlunt PointSerrated/StraightWire-Cutting Notch2870A2100000
    5"1 1/2"Nickel-Plated SteelSteel HandleManualRightBlunt PointStraight/StraightWire-Cutting Notch2870A310000
     
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