A distal component of a probe-like ophthalmic soft-tissue surgical forceps assembly designed to grasp and manipulate intraocular tissues during ophthalmic surgery (e.g., anterior segment surgery, vitreo-retinal procedures, iridectomy, capsulorhexis). It is a probe-/cannula-like shaft with small grasping blades that protrude from the end of the shaft, and is intended to be attached to an appropriate ophthalmic surgical instrument handle (not included). This is a reusable device intended to be sterilized prior to use.