The invention relates to a forceps with two branches which can be pushed resiliently against each other, are connected to each other at one end by means of a connection section and have a resilient section distally adjoining the connection section, a grip section distally adjoining the resilient section and forceps legs distally adjoining the grip section. In order to afford the possibility of matching the spring force of the forceps to different operational aims, provision is made according to the invention for a support apparatus which is arranged on a branch in the region between the connection section and the grip section or in the proximal region of the grip section, which support apparatus extends transversely between the branches in the direction of the other branch and which is adjustable in terms its spacing from the other branch.
