A 5" blunt and sharp straight scissor is used for medical purposes, such as cutting bandages and dressings near the skin, and for general cutting tasks in clinics or hospitals. The sharp blade provides precision, while the blunt tip helps protect the patient from accidental injury. 

Medical and first aid:

Cutting bandages, dressings, and gauze in clinical, hospital, or home care settings. The sharp edge can cut through materials, and the blunt tip can be used to lift and separate the dressing from the skin to prevent injury.

Surgical and dissecting:

Used for general-purpose cutting and dissecting in surgical procedures.

Other general cutting:

Dissecting and other general cutting tasks in various environments.