EMT shears - quality differences?

[buddhasummer]

Xshear.com Excellent but expensive compared to the somewhat disposable shears.

I now use these too, I like them, very well made and robust.

 

[buddhasummer]

Bonus, they fit in the DR pouch:

 

[gmerick]

Kinda hard to beat hardware store scisors:

 

[buddhasummer]

Kinda hard to beat hardware store scisors:
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They don't look big enough to use with dry gloves (?)

 

[TravelGas]

I have owned both the X Shear and Leatherman Raptors for many years and use both for work. I prefer the X Shear and the Raptor has more hinge points to rust out or lock up if stored in the folded position.

 

[Amantux]

Which silicone grease do y'all use?

Dow Corning 111- the same stuff I use on my espresso machines, Its miserable to get off your hands though

 

[mac66]

Just saw this thread. I buy EMT shears by the dozen off of Amazon for about $1.25/ea. Use them for everything including diving. They pretty much cut anything and last forever. If they break or rust I simply grab one out of the pile and replace it, but I've not had any break in the 20+ years I've use them.

 

[Endler's]

If you Wax your stainless steel cutting tools, they will last much longer:

Found it here, on Scubaboard: Flitz Knife Wax

 

[Bierstadt]

There are essentially 4 classes of trauma shears:
1) cheap and disposable, like $5.
2) Quality but expected to be replaced multiple times a year for an EMT. $10-$15. Leading one is Madison Supply Medical Shears
3) High Quality, tough, lasts for years. X Shears, $40.
4) Leatherman Raptor, $80, shears with multi tools built in.

I go with #2 or #3 and grease it well. Obviously scuba divers don't put wear and tear on shears like an EMT, but we are also taking them underwater.

 

[BoltSnap]

Just saw this thread. I buy EMT shears by the dozen off of Amazon for about $1.25/ea. Use them for everything including diving. They pretty much cut anything and last forever. If they break or rust I simply grab one out of the pile and replace it, but I've not had any break in the 20+ years I've use them.

How long does a pair last in salt water before you have to toss and replace it?

Do you have a link to the ones you buy on Amazon please?