Review on 8-Inch Locking Hemostat Set With Straight And Curved Tips - HTS 161S2, 2-Piece by Terry Keown

I've been looking for a quality set of locking forceps like this for a while. The two that I received were pretty different in quality.The straight one I received was perfect, functions smooth and clamps pretty evenly. There are a few small imperfections in manufacturing but I wasn't expecting medical-grade for this price.The curved one, which I was more interested in, is mediocre at best. The hinge is sloppily constructed and there is no finishing work. Small metal burrs and other flaws in the metal mean that the functioning is jerky and uneven, rather than smooth. With a small file and some patience I may be able to salvage it, but as it is now it's nearly useless for fine manipulation.For the price I paid, I'm not wholly disappointed since I still have one usable unit for less than what I'd pay at most shops; all the same I would not buy this again nor recommend it. Hopefully my experience is the exception, rather than the rule.