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Bandage Scissors:
http://www2.mooremedical.com/index.cfm?PG=CTL&CS=HOM&FN=ProductDetail&PID=1801
As one can see from the above link, these scissors are only $3.79 a pair at the time that website was done.
Point being, there is no excuse to not have some bandage scissors, even economy ones, stashed in emergency kits, vehicles, office settings, and elsewhere.
In a serious situation, the ability to cut, quickly, effectively and keeping in mind "first-do no harm" , these bandage scissors are extremely valuable tools.
i.e. Seat Belts.
If one happens upon an accident, and folks need removed quickly, with all the panic, stress, with the addition of darkness, hard to reach areas, bad weather and the like...
The scissors will cut the belt, not the passengers, including a child, or baby in a car seat.
Maybe one needs to give to those trapped, something to cut, anyone can safely operate a pair of scissors.
Bandage Scissors, are known by other names, such as Medical Scissors, or Nurses Scissors and , different sizes are available, and prices can run from less than $4 a pair on up.
Buying in quanitity often allows one a better break on price, so one might be wise to get with others and purchase these by the dozen.
Note: I do recommend the Latex Free ones, as one never knows if someone has a latex allergy.
The prices are not that much more, for the latex free ones.
The reality is, while knives of all sorts are great, one is better off having more than one physical tool in the toolbox, along with not falling prey to the fact a certain tool will handle all tasks.
Mr. Murphy will show up at the worst time.
Tools get lost, broken, or even exposed to HIV, HepB, MRSA...and one needs to accept the fact, some tools used in such settings are in effect disposable.
Now these Bandage scissors are really good at cutting all sorts of materials,and not causing harm to the user, or the person being used on/with.
Oh my pocket knife will cut away clothing, I have used one to do just that.
I do know how to go about doing so, quickly and safely , still the reality is, a person can and will move and remember "first- do no harm" can be difficult if someone is passing out, going into shock, having convulsions, or just throwing up.
Bandage scissors will assist in not doing harm, they were designed for this.
Forget pride, ego, marketing hype, a $4 pair of scissors is often a better tool for task than a $200 or more knife.
These scissors are resilient. Meaning these have been used to get the rubber trim around windshields out, and inserted to get windshield removed away from the front of a car.
Oh they will bend, give a little to little more, still these will get the job done.
One can hammer these back straight sometimes, if not, just toss.
The priority was the persons in the vehicle, not the tool, for sure not a expensive knife.
Restrictive areas.
Some workplaces restrict knives totally.
Some allow a knife less than 3" closed, non-locking and non-assist opening.
SAK Classic is allowed for instance.
Still a pair of Bandage Scissors will do many things in a restrictive setting, and not call attention to "weapon" or any other negative according to rules and regulations.
Many Health & Safety Officers, do suggest the use of Bandage Scissors for regular cutting tasks by employees, and not just in Restrictive settings.
Travel.
One should travel with a pair of these.
Even TSA, for the most part, seeing these in/on checked luggage, will not think bad.
Now carry on, they will most often take them away.
Worst case, you lose your bandage scissors, $4 or so, is not a great monetary loss.
Yes I know the principle of the whole thing is wrong, still, reality is real, so better to cuss and be mad over the principle and losing $4 or so, than a $200 knife.
Heck you can pick up a SAK wherever you end up most times, and sometimes another pair of bandage scissors as well.
Kitchen.
I used to have some "kitchen scissors", even "poultry scissors".
Let me share how well these Bandage Scissors work for opening packages, cutting foil, cheese cloth, cake icing tubes, wax paper, and even removing skin from a chicken.
Hunting.
I used to have some "game shears", these Bandage Scissors work really well on game, and fish too!
Boats.
Toss a pair in the boat, trust me, these will come in handy.
Yes I know, these Bandage Scissors are not that glamorous, or hi-tech, or "that" expensive or anything else.
They are proven, they are still proving, and I am just suggesting folks think out of the box, and consider getting some Bandage Scissors.
Not just for themselves, also family, and for friends as gifts.
I mean if one has $20 burning a hole in the pocket, these are a great way to spend that money.
$5 restriction on office gifts, here is one gift, for a lady or gent that works, and is appreciated and will get used.
Even kids can give these to Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, even other kids, as they can afford these and pretty neat to hear and see a kid spend "their own money" for such a great tool.
Steve
http://www2.mooremedical.com/index.cfm?PG=CTL&CS=HOM&FN=ProductDetail&PID=1801
As one can see from the above link, these scissors are only $3.79 a pair at the time that website was done.
Point being, there is no excuse to not have some bandage scissors, even economy ones, stashed in emergency kits, vehicles, office settings, and elsewhere.
In a serious situation, the ability to cut, quickly, effectively and keeping in mind "first-do no harm" , these bandage scissors are extremely valuable tools.
i.e. Seat Belts.
If one happens upon an accident, and folks need removed quickly, with all the panic, stress, with the addition of darkness, hard to reach areas, bad weather and the like...
The scissors will cut the belt, not the passengers, including a child, or baby in a car seat.
Maybe one needs to give to those trapped, something to cut, anyone can safely operate a pair of scissors.
Bandage Scissors, are known by other names, such as Medical Scissors, or Nurses Scissors and , different sizes are available, and prices can run from less than $4 a pair on up.
Buying in quanitity often allows one a better break on price, so one might be wise to get with others and purchase these by the dozen.
Note: I do recommend the Latex Free ones, as one never knows if someone has a latex allergy.
The prices are not that much more, for the latex free ones.
The reality is, while knives of all sorts are great, one is better off having more than one physical tool in the toolbox, along with not falling prey to the fact a certain tool will handle all tasks.
Mr. Murphy will show up at the worst time.
Tools get lost, broken, or even exposed to HIV, HepB, MRSA...and one needs to accept the fact, some tools used in such settings are in effect disposable.
Now these Bandage scissors are really good at cutting all sorts of materials,and not causing harm to the user, or the person being used on/with.
Oh my pocket knife will cut away clothing, I have used one to do just that.
I do know how to go about doing so, quickly and safely , still the reality is, a person can and will move and remember "first- do no harm" can be difficult if someone is passing out, going into shock, having convulsions, or just throwing up.
Bandage scissors will assist in not doing harm, they were designed for this.
Forget pride, ego, marketing hype, a $4 pair of scissors is often a better tool for task than a $200 or more knife.
These scissors are resilient. Meaning these have been used to get the rubber trim around windshields out, and inserted to get windshield removed away from the front of a car.
Oh they will bend, give a little to little more, still these will get the job done.
One can hammer these back straight sometimes, if not, just toss.
The priority was the persons in the vehicle, not the tool, for sure not a expensive knife.
Restrictive areas.
Some workplaces restrict knives totally.
Some allow a knife less than 3" closed, non-locking and non-assist opening.
SAK Classic is allowed for instance.
Still a pair of Bandage Scissors will do many things in a restrictive setting, and not call attention to "weapon" or any other negative according to rules and regulations.
Many Health & Safety Officers, do suggest the use of Bandage Scissors for regular cutting tasks by employees, and not just in Restrictive settings.
Travel.
One should travel with a pair of these.
Even TSA, for the most part, seeing these in/on checked luggage, will not think bad.
Now carry on, they will most often take them away.
Worst case, you lose your bandage scissors, $4 or so, is not a great monetary loss.
Yes I know the principle of the whole thing is wrong, still, reality is real, so better to cuss and be mad over the principle and losing $4 or so, than a $200 knife.
Heck you can pick up a SAK wherever you end up most times, and sometimes another pair of bandage scissors as well.
Kitchen.
I used to have some "kitchen scissors", even "poultry scissors".
Let me share how well these Bandage Scissors work for opening packages, cutting foil, cheese cloth, cake icing tubes, wax paper, and even removing skin from a chicken.
Hunting.
I used to have some "game shears", these Bandage Scissors work really well on game, and fish too!
Boats.
Toss a pair in the boat, trust me, these will come in handy.
Yes I know, these Bandage Scissors are not that glamorous, or hi-tech, or "that" expensive or anything else.
They are proven, they are still proving, and I am just suggesting folks think out of the box, and consider getting some Bandage Scissors.
Not just for themselves, also family, and for friends as gifts.
I mean if one has $20 burning a hole in the pocket, these are a great way to spend that money.
$5 restriction on office gifts, here is one gift, for a lady or gent that works, and is appreciated and will get used.
Even kids can give these to Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, even other kids, as they can afford these and pretty neat to hear and see a kid spend "their own money" for such a great tool.
Steve
