XSHEAR 7.5” Black Titanium Coated Extreme Duty Trauma Shears. Tough and Durable Medical Scissors for The Paramedic, EMT, Nurse or Any Emergency Healthcare Provider

These are the best shears I've ever used in my eight years as an EMT and several months in the ED as a medical student. They're sharp, well-machined, and have tight tolerances to prevent cloth and zippers from becoming stuck between the blades, which can happen with less expensive models. br>br>For me, the choice was between XShears and Raptors, which cost twice as much, but which I chose for a variety of reasons other than the price difference. Simpler designs are slicker, making them easier to slip into pockets and sanitize after being soiled with blood or cast-plaster. br>br>The steel used in these, 420J2, is a corrosion-resistant blade steel similar to the Raptors' 420hc. Both are legitimate blade steels, and both are likely much better than what's used in other shears, but neither would be considered "high end" if used in a knife. In this application, both should be roughly equivalent in holding an edge, and both should do an excellent job resisting corrosion, with the XShears' 420J2 having a possible lead in that regard. br>br>With the XShears, I'm very satisfied. These will serve you well if you need trauma shears or simply good, heavy-duty scissors. If you need a pair that can open oxygen tanks, cut seatbelts, and do a variety of other things, I still think these have a leg up on the competition without the need for extra bells and whistles (the back side can pinch the O2 valve to open it, and if you can't cut seatbelts with these in your hands, the problem isn't with the tool).

Kristopher Davidson

| Nov 28, 2021

They're never very effective when it comes to cutting. She had no idea shears could be so superior. This is something she adores. After six months, she's still looking great. Other medics and firefighters have seen her use these things and want them as well. I'm hoping these won't need replacing for a while, but I'd definitely buy her another pair. br>br>Update from two years ago: The system is still functional. The bottom cutting edge has been worn down by use and could be sharpened. They're still cutting well, according to the wife. The lack of a pocket sheath is one issue. br>br> She keeps them in her pants pocket, along with the shears' strap. Over time, the tip wears a hole in her pocket, and she despises the holster - She found it to be too bulky and inconvenient. The shears in her pocket are a favorite of hers. She'd like a lightweight Kydex pocket sheath to protect her pants without adding too much bulk. They'd have to be made in such a way that they'd stay in your pocket. I'm thinking about getting some Kydex and giving it a shot. br>br>Great shears are still available. A better pocket carrying method would be beneficial.

Rayna Acosta

| Nov 29, 2021

UPDATE: It's now been 7 months. My husband swears he will never purchase another pair of shears. He adores them and claims they are far superior to the more expensive ones used by his medical colleagues. br>PRIMARY REVIEW: My husband is an EMT, and the cheap pair of shears he had were causing him a lot of grief. He has to use shears frequently, and he claims that police and fire departments have asked to use his shears on numerous occasions. I'm not familiar with shear brands, so he gave me a list of names to research and purchase for him. I found these and decided to take a chance on them because of the low price. This is something that my husband really enjoys. He claims they cut through anything with ease and that he doesn't have to worry about folding and unfolding them like another popular brand his coworker uses. employees make use of Furthermore, the design is excellent, according to him, as they never get caught on anything when he uses them on patients. These fit in the leg pocket of his work pants, and he keeps them in place with the velcro strap through the shears' finger holes. It's become a running gag now that these are so cheap and he loves them so much that we can just buy him a pair for each pair of work pants he owns, plus a spare to keep in our car.

Deacon AHMED

| Dec 03, 2021

High-quality and amazing; I've had the Leatherman Raptors for years and they're fine, but these are far more practical and effective. As a Raptors ER nurse, I rarely used the extra implements. These are my preferred option over the raptors. br>br>As a side note, the Leatherman raptors are nice because they can fold up and are more compact, so if having scissors sticking out of your pocket bothers you, the Leatherman raptors are a good option.

Manuel Lindsay

| Dec 14, 2021

I'm a student of orthotics and prosthetics, so I'm constantly casting patients and then removing the cast. I've gone through a few pairs of scissors and even purchased a pair of $50 nursing scissors, but they've all been destroyed by the abuse I've given them. br>br>These scissors are hefty; in fact, they're a little tight, making opening and closing them a challenge. It worried me because I assumed the additional load of cutting would make it too difficult, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that there was no increase in resistance when cutting things. br>br>I'm writing this review early on, but I was surprised at how easily they cut; if they become damaged or worn out, I'll update this review. br>The scissors were a big hit with my classmates, and they're going to order some for themselves.

Jalen Leblanc

| Dec 16, 2021