Recommendations for scissors

[Timotheus]

Does anyone know what type of scissors are best to carry in my thigh pocket? I have some of those "paramedic" scissors in my save-a-dive box that I've used to cut harness webbing and such - should I get another pair of those to bring on dives?

 

[Under Michael]

Does anyone know what type of scissors are best to carry in my thigh pocket? I have some of those "paramedic" scissors in my save-a-dive box that I've used to cut harness webbing and such - should I get another pair of those to bring on dives?

I bought a set from a dive shop with a webbing pouch and velcro closure for about $12 CAN, although I have seen them in certain LDS for more. I keep them in left pocket attached by a bolt snap. I think they're standard penny scissors, likely same as Paramedic snips.
Michael

 

[PfcAJ]

Beware of cheap scissors. They can/ will rust.

EMT shears work really well. They cut anything, including metal.

 

[RockPile]

This is a hot topic today:

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=135727

Sounds crazy but the best shears I ever had (and lost, naturally) were a pair of upscale garden shears.

Loved'em.

JB

 

[aquaoren]

My scissors are made by Almedic Surgical Instruments. Best German stainless steel. Yeah Baby.

 

[Reinoud]

Beware of cheap scissors. They can/ will rust.

EMT shears work really well. They cut anything, including metal.

But they are cheap to replace. I use a 4 Euro (5 Dollar) medical scissors from a outdoor shop. If they have rust after a year I just buy a new one

 

[Under Michael]

Beware of cheap scissors. They can/ will rust.

EMT shears work really well. They cut anything, including metal.

I just checked my Sea Snips shears and you are correct, they've began rusting at the pivot point. They move OK now but who know's how long that will last.

And to think they've only lasted a couple of years and some 300+ freshwater dives. YMMV

 

[countryboy]

many of the lower $$ shears are stainless steel, but the rivot isn't. That is where rust will start. Just clean regularly and spray with silicone (wd-40?) and wipe off the excess.

 

[bjpell]

My wife gets them free from the hospital she works at in her ER. All stainless including the rivot. I then use a AA Mini-Maglite sheeth for my belt to hold em. Works great and I can always find a spot to put a new maglite in the house or car!

 

[Jon C]

bjpell,

Gotta wonder...The high cost of medical care and the "free shears" your wife gets you? I think I see a cost savings opportunity!

And what's up with rusting rivets on shears? How much more could it cost to put in a stainless one!!!

Jon