I am in the market for one pair of paramedic scissors that meet TSA standards and one pair that do not have to meet those standards. I would like to get reasonably good gear but will not be able to spend top dollar unless "top dollar" isn't that much.

Your advice, please.

Thanks.

Edit: what looks to me to be the applicableTSA stuff:

Scissors: Metal with pointed ends shorter than four inches (4”).

Scissors: Plastic or metal with blunt tips.

Tools seven inches or less in length.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#4