Convertible cutting device

A method of producing a convertible cutting device comprising the steps of:

• Providing a first handle comprising a proximal region and a distal region;
• Providing a second handle comprising a proximal region and a distal region;
• Arranging a first blade comprising a first cutting edge and a first outer edge being arranged opposite to the first cutting edge in the distal region of the first handle;
• Arranging a second blade comprising a second cutting edge and a second outer edge being arranged opposite to the second cutting edge in the distal region of the second handle and;
• and
• Providing a conversion device;
• wherein the first handle and the second handle are pivotably coupled to one another and are pivotable between at least an opened position and a closed position,
• wherein the conversion device is configured to adapt at least a scissor position and a knife position,
• wherein, when the conversion device is in the scissor position, the conversion device prevents the first cutting edge from extending beyond the second outer edge and furthermore prevents the second cutting edge from extending beyond the first outer edge, and
• wherein, when the conversion device is in the knife position, at least one of i) the first cutting edge extends at least partially beyond the second outer edge and ii) the second cutting edge extends at least partially beyond the first outer edge,
• wherein the conversion device and the second handle comprise in each case at least one abutment section, and wherein the abutment section of the conversion device and the abutment section of the second handle are configured to abut against one another when the conversion device is in the knife position and when the first handle and the second handle are in the closed position, whereby the conversion device is retained in the knife position.