A forceps includes first and second shaft members each having a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. The first and second shaft members are pivotably coupled to one another toward the distal ends thereof. One or both of the first and second shaft members is moveable relative to the other between an open position and a closed position for correspondingly moving the jaw members between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position. A knife assembly is also provided. The knife assembly includes a handle and a knife extending from the handle. The knife assembly is selectively translatable between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the knife extends between the jaw members. The handle is disposed between the first and second shaft members and is configured to regulate a closing pressure of the jaw members.
