HÉROS Trauma Shears are a professional-grade tool created for anyone in the business of saving lives. Backed by 10 years of research and tested in the field by paramedics, emergency physicians, Navy SEALs and a NASA flight surgeon, HÉROS are the most powerful shears you’ve ever encountered. 

This reinvented necessity combines 8 tools in 1, including trauma shears, ripper, window punch, ring cutter, oxygen tank key and hex key into a single, easy-access tool with superior durability.

Cuts through anything with razor-sharp precision and the power of a great white shark’s bite, including:

HÉROS Trauma Shears cut through anything with intensity and ease because they are modeled after the bite of a Great White Shark.

Sharks’ teeth have a unique serration pattern that makes them powerful shearing machines. We replicated that serration pattern in the HÉROS blades so you can expose injuries quicker and easier every time you reach for your shears. 

On top of this one-of-a-kind biomimicry, we precisely designed the blade length and handle pivot point for minimal effort and maximum force.

• Shears cuts and rips over and over again without dulling 
• Engages materials without snags, catching or bunching
• Cuts without blades twisting or bending, even with maximum force

Ultimate cutting performance comes down to the quality of the steel.

Our blades are made from Japanese AUS-8 steel alloy​ for its strength, rust-resistance and ease of maintenance. AUS-8 steel’s composition, in conjunction with our heat-treating process, creates an extremely hard material that’s resistant to corrosion and can maintain a razor-sharp edge.

HÉROS offers 8 tools in one so you can carry everything you need on your person and don’t waste precious time switching from one tool to another.

Emergency situations require precision down to the second, so why are trauma shears throw-away quality?

Hobbyists often spend upwards of $200 on knives for hunting, fishing or EDC, yet those tasked with saving lifes are using “freebie” trauma shears that are only good for one use. Patients deserve better. Garbage shears stop here.
 

Frequency of sharpening depends on how often you use the shears and what they are used on. We recommend sharpening every 3-5 years with regular use.

Emergency physician Scott Forman created Héros shears because he was frustrated with the poor design and disposable quality of standard trauma shears.

After developing prototypes in his garage in New Mexico, he teamed up with Sandia National Laboratories (America’s nuclear weapons engineering lab) to take his brainchild to the next level.

In an emergency, you can’t afford to make mistakes. Héros grips are ambidextrous and designed to give you multiple grip options (including with thick gloves) so you can deliver the right amount of force in different situations. 

Héros elastomer finger grips are overmoulded directly onto the fully tanged blades. This soft, textured material provides comfort and a secure hold that reduces hand and wrist fatigue.

The integrated carabiner* clip ensures HÉROS are always there when you need them. Attach HÉROS to your belt loop, gear bag or backpack (accommodates MOLLE).

*The carabiner clip has not been tested or rated for load bearing functions; it is solely for ease of access (e.g., not for use in climbing or rescue applications).

Héros Shears meet TSA carry-on requirements, and have traveled in carry-on luggage on multiple flights, both within the U.S. and internationally.

Héros Shears is the hero of your everyday carry. It’s your must-have when you’re on the job or off the beaten path, leave for the job or go backcountry. 

This life-saving device is an essential tool for first responders, EMS and military. Its versatility makes it invaluable for hunters, fishermen, scuba divers and other outdoor enthusiasts.

I am an emergency physician, avid adventurer and former international mountain guide. I know that in emergency situations, seconds can mean the difference between life and death— but so can the quality of your tools.

Trauma shears exist for one purpose: to save lives. Yet these devices have long been considered throwaway items. Conventional shears are poorly designed, cheaply manufactured, and only last one or two heavy uses (if you’re lucky). Héros Shears embody what the trauma shear industry should have been all along.

HÉROS Shears are made for abuse, can be trusted in any situation and are built to last. Just like your essential gear should.

Feature-filled and designed to be by your side season after season, they just might rock your world. It’s a tool for those who can’t compromise … or don’t … or won’t.

Welcome to the cutting edge of trauma shear technology!

Sincerely,

-Dr. Scott Forman, MD

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Board certified emergency physician with specialties in wilderness, expedition, marine, hyperbaric, travel and disaster medicine. Previously a rock climbing instructor and high altitude international mountain guide. Believes that the best gear–no matter what he is doing–makes all the difference.

Industrial and mechanical designer of products and systems for consumer goods, medical and nuclear energy industries. Todd loves turning ideas into reality. Believes combining form and function is both an art and a science, and these principles are embodied in our Héros Shears.

Communications professional with over 30 years of experience across internal and external communications for diverse clients in technology, consumer goods and education. Believes that good communication–like rock climbing–requires a strategic approach, a focus on mechanics and no small measure of finesse.

Experienced manager of projects and teams with prior background as a naval aviator who brings a mindset of efficiency and process focus to the team. Believes communication and adaptability are crucial for success … but knows that the plane can always be flown from the back. Madi is spearheading this campaign and manages all the the behind-the-scenes action.