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Type: Trauma Tool

Vendor: EMI

Multi-Purpose Rescue Shears

Name: Multi-Purpose Rescue Shears
Brand: EMI
Price: 12.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Weight: 2.5 Ounces Dimensions:7.25 Inches L × 3.5 Inches W × 0.25 Inches H Brand: EMI

Your Price: £12.00

Option: Shears

Shears

Shears w/Holster

£12.00

PRODUCT INFORMATION

EMI · Trauma Shears

Multi-Purpose Rescue Shears

Eight-inch, roughly 5 oz, 11-function rescue shears with hardened stainless steel blades and reinforced ergonomic handles. The blunt-tip lower blade rides safely against skin while the extra reach cuts denim, layered clothing and reinforced tactical gear. Ordered as shears alone, or with a 1000D nylon belt and MOLLE holster.

8 in. · approx. 5 oz11 functionsHardened stainless2 configurations

The shears are the first tool that touches the patient. If they are buried in a bag pocket, the assessment starts late — which is the entire argument for the holster.

Kit Contents by Configuration

Two ways to order the same shears. Options: Shears · Shears w/Holster. Tap a configuration.

VIEW ▾Shears — shears only

1× EMI Multi-Purpose Rescue Shears, 8 in., approx. 5 oz
Hardened stainless steel blades — corrosion resistant to blood, moisture and sterilizing agents
Reinforced ergonomic plastic handles
Blunt-tip lower blade for safe skin contact during clothing cut-away
11 distinct cutting and rescue functions

VIEW ▾Shears w/Holster — adds the belt and MOLLE carrier

Everything in Shears, plus:

1× 1000D black nylon holster, water-resistant — belt or MOLLE attachment

▾Specifications

Multi-Purpose Rescue Shears — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	EMI
Length	8 in.
Weight	approx. 5 oz
Functions	11
Blade material	Hardened stainless steel
Handle material	Reinforced plastic, ergonomic
Blade profile	Blunt-tip lower blade, standard trauma shear geometry
Configurations	Shears · Shears w/Holster
Holster material	1000D black nylon, water-resistant
Holster mounting	Belt or MOLLE

At 8 in. these sit in the larger trauma shear class — more reach and leverage than a 7 in. model through heavy denim and layered gear.

▾Who Carries It

EMS and fire for clothing cut-away, dressing removal and equipment access · Emergency department and trauma nursing · Tactical medics and TEMS cutting through duty gear and load-bearing equipment · Industrial and range safety officers stocking a bag or a vehicle kit.

Carry them where your hand already goes. The holster configuration exists because a shear that lives loose in a bag arrives after the exposure is needed, and because the blunt tip is only protective if the blade is in your hand rather than being fished for.

Genuine EMI

Sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available Options:

Shears
Shears w/Holster

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specification	Value
Width	3.5 Inches
Length	7.25 Inches
Height	0.25 Inches
Weight	2.5 Ounces

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the 11 functions of the EMI Multi-Purpose Rescue Shears?

The EMI Multi-Purpose Rescue Shears are designated as having 11 versatile functions, encompassing cutting clothing and dressings, bandage removal, strap cutting, wire cutting, and other multi-purpose field cutting tasks. The specific 11 functions include the standard trauma shear use cases (clothing cut-away, bandage removal) plus additional cutting applications enabled by the blade design and reinforced construction.

Why are 8-inch rescue shears preferred over 7-inch models?

8-inch shears provide greater cutting reach for exposing large wound areas or cutting through thick material layers, more leverage for cutting heavy denim, leather, or tactical gear without excessive hand fatigue, and a longer lower blade for sustained gliding cuts along a patient's body. The extra inch matters when cutting through multiple layers of heavy winter clothing or tactical kit.

What material is the holster made of?

The optional shears holster is made of 1000D (Denier) black nylon Cordura with water-resistant treatment. 1000D nylon is the same fabric used in military pack systems and heavy-duty tactical gear — it resists cuts, abrasion, and moisture. The holster is designed for belt or MOLLE-compatible attachment.

Are the rescue shears safe to use directly against skin?

Yes. The lower blade of the EMI Multi-Purpose Rescue Shears features the blunt-tip trauma shear profile — the bottom blade has a rounded, blunt tip that slides safely against the patient's skin during clothing cut-away without puncture risk. The blunt lower tip is the defining safety feature of all trauma-pattern scissors.

What is the difference between rescue shears and bandage scissors?

Rescue shears (trauma shears) are larger, typically 7–8 inches, with reinforced construction for cutting through heavy clothing, denim, leather, and tactical gear. Bandage scissors (Lister pattern) are smaller, typically 5.5 inches, designed for lighter-duty cutting of bandages, dressings, and light clothing. Both feature blunt lower blade tips for skin safety.

Multi-Purpose Rescue Shears

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What are the 11 functions of the EMI Multi-Purpose Rescue Shears?

Why are 8-inch rescue shears preferred over 7-inch models?

What material is the holster made of?

Are the rescue shears safe to use directly against skin?

What is the difference between rescue shears and bandage scissors?

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