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Ear Polypus, 5-1/2 Inch

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$21.86 $29.95 In stock

Category: Mini Hand Tools

Crocodile Action Ear Polypus
  • Traditional surgical instrument adapted for the hobbyist
  • "Crocodile" jaws open only at the very end of the scissor 
  • Pass through a 3/16" opening and still operate the jaws
  • Perfect for placement AND retrieval
  • Polished surgical stainless steel

The Polypus a brilliantly designed surgical instrument for removing foreign objects and performing surgery inside the ear. Unlike a hemostat, only the crocodile jaws at the very end open. You can actually pass the end through a 3/16-inch hole and still open and close the jaws! (Narrow part of 'neck' reaches 4-1/2 inches.) An extremely versatile tool for placement and retrieval of micro size objects. Use for ship model rigging, dioramas, dollhouse miniatures, model railroad car interiors and hundreds of other types of micro-manipulation. A precision instrument crafted of highly polished stainless steel.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Leo ★★★★★

Used it to fish a dropped screw out of a tight electronics housing this weekend, and the crocodile jaws opening only at the very tip made all the difference. It slipped right through a 3/16-inch gap without snagging, which is exactly what I needed.

Daniel M. ★★★★★

The jaws are tiny enough to grab things in tight spots, and the crocodile action really does work like a proper surgical tool. Made pulling a stubborn earring back from a deep crevice on my workbench surprisingly easy.

Ryan S. ★★★★★

Took me a second to figure out the technique, but once I did, the jaws' tip-only action made it a breeze to grab tiny bits without snagging anything else. It even slipped through a 3/16" opening without a fuss.