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Alloys & Materials

Instruments that make a difference

At Fine Science Tools (FST®), we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality instruments. Some of our tools are made with special alloys and advanced features designed for specific procedures, offering both ergonomic and practical benefits for your research or protocols.

These enhancements provide excellent protection against wear, corrosion, and dulling—helping your tools remain sharp and reliable over time. With the right coating or feature, instruments can last up to 6.6 times longer than those made from standard surgical stainless steel.

For instance, our scissor cutting test shows that selecting an advanced coating or enhanced feature can significantly improve instrument durability and lifespan. We ensure every pair of our scissors delivers a smooth, clean cut—without tearing or fraying—right down to the fine tips.

See how the right choice of coating or special feature can dramatically enhance your instruments' performance:

Surgical Stainless Steel

  • Used for most of our instruments
  • High alloyed Surgical Stainless Steel (min. 12% chromium)
  • Corrosion resistance
  • Sterilizable in various ways

ToughCut® Scissors

  • Identified by black finger rings
  • Last approximately 2.3x longer than Surgical Stainless Steel
  • One cutting edge has micro serrations to minimize tissue slippage
  • The other cutting edge has increased sharpness
  • Available as ring scissors and spring scissors

Tungsten Carbide Instruments

  • Identified by short gold-plated handles
  • Last approximately 1.9x longer than Surgical Stainless Steel
  • Reinforced with tungsten carbide for enhanced durability
  • One of the hardest alloys available
  • Available instruments: scissors, forceps, needles, needle holders and burrs

Tungsten Carbide & ToughCut® Scissors

  • Identified by long gold-plated finger rings
  • Last approximately 4.1x longer than Surgical Stainless Steel
  • Cutting edges reinforced with tungsten carbide for enhanced durability
  • One cutting edge has micro serrations to minimize tissue slippage
  • The other cutting edge has increased sharpness

CeramaCut® Scissors

  • Identified by golden finger rings and a black coating
  • Combine Tungsten Carbide and ToughCut® cutting edges with a ceramic coating
  • Last approximately 6.6x longer than Surgical Stainless Steel
  • Reduced glare
  • Reduced surface tension for cleaner cuts
  • Increased corrosion resistance

Ceramic Coated Instruments

  • Identified by full black colour
  • Last approximately 2.3x longer than Surgical Stainless Steel
  • Increased corrosion resistance
  • Reduced glare
  • High slide capacity of ceramic reduces surface tension for cleaner cuts
  • Available instruments: Dumont forceps, scissors

Titanium Instruments

  • Approximately 40% lighter than Surgical Stainless Steel
  • Softer alloy than Surgical Stainless Steel
  • Corrosion resistance (cannot rust)
  • 100% non-magnetic
  • Available instruments: spring scissors, forceps, probes, hooks, spatula and vascular clamps
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