Surgical forceps (1), for example electrosurgical forceps,are disclosed which comprise a pair of arms (10), each extending from a connecting hinge or member (20) at a rearward end of the forceps to a tip (30) at the forward end of the forceps. A spring or pivot member(40) is disposed between the forward and rearward ends of the forceps and engages the arms. The axial position of the spring or pivot member (40) is adjustable.
