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sendit14

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Posted: 3/29/2017 3:07:42 PM EDT

I bought some cheap trauma shears and they arrived in really bad shape. Like one has rust on it. I've not used this place before - and won't again for this and other reasons - but can I salvage the shears somehow or should I throw them out?

AGW

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Posted: 3/29/2017 11:13:56 PM EDT

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If they're just for a FAK you'll barely use they're probably fine, but cheap shears aren't worth if you're using them a lot IMO. My favorites are miltex or the Leatherman raptors. Just make sure they're tethered to you

wildearp

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Posted: 3/29/2017 11:39:39 PM EDT

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Should have got them at Harbor Freight like the rest of us. $0.99 cents of Home Depot flat black will make them tactical if you must. Buy pink paint if they go in a purse.

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sendit14

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Posted: 3/30/2017 1:33:59 AM EDT

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Thx for the replies thus far.

sendit14

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Posted: 4/1/2017 2:48:58 PM EDT

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Can I salvage the rusty pair or should I dispose them?

marshallgrad

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Posted: 4/5/2017 1:03:49 PM EDT

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Keep and use, nothing you cut with shears will care if they're rusty. Try em on something, if they don't cut well, ditch em

sendit14

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Posted: 4/7/2017 1:21:34 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By marshallgrad:
Keep and use, nothing you cut with shears will care if they're rusty. Try em on something, if they don't cut well, ditch em

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Good logic! Thx

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Posted: 5/1/2017 8:43:34 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By wildearp:
Should have got them at Harbor Freight like the rest of us. $0.99 cents of Home Depot flat black will make them tactical if you must. Buy pink paint if they go in a purse.

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I just get mine for free from Air Evac when I see them at a class or if we're giving them a patient.

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