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

well top dollar is like 4 maybe 5 dollars, but then there is "super insane top dollar" which is like 50-60 bucks

Top Dollar:

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Fiskars Garden Shears are handy. 3" blades, but OAL is a bit over 8".

I use any $4 4" medic shears on the plane all the time. All great. Clip them to the OUTSIDE of your bag.

Just got into a discussion with a TSA screener about what a major handy tool they are. He was carrying a pair too.

Comments on these?

http://www.minishears.com/index.htm $2 4” mini-shears

$2.25 7.5” penny cutter shears
http://www.bethmansales.com/products/1358.html
http://www.nextag.com/573048248p/zz2zB4z23/prices-html

https://www.lifesafety.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/21_26/products_id/199
$3 min 3 free shipping


Thanks.

Countycomm used to have some really nice surplus never used shears from the 50's or something that are forged steel. Bought a pair and they are great for cutting clothing and such. No pennies though Unfortunately they are out.

No, but Countycomm does have new penny cutters in no-glare tactical now...

If it helps anyone Oceanside City Lifeguards use the 7.5 inch shears, just the normal trauma shears...