Scissors

Classification by type of points

Blade Shapes All types of scissors can have blunt or sharp blades (A: Sharp:Sharp, B: Blunt:Blunt).

Blade Shapes All types can have either straight or curved blades.

Mayo and Metzenbaum

Mayo and Metzenbaum Scissors
  • Mayo scissors (B) are used for cutting heavy fascia and sutures.

  • Metzenbaum scissors (A) are more delicate than Mayo scissors.

  • Metzenbaum scissors are used to cut delicate tissues.

  • Metzenbaum scissors have a longer handle to blade ratio.

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