Scalpels and knives
Scalpels are used to remove excess tissue or to penetrate tissue. most popular scalpel handles include No. 3 and No. 4. We also offer the scalpel handle No. 3 in our range in various sizes (basic, angled, long version).
In the MedToolPro range you will find various scalpel sizes as well as the corresponding scalpel blades. Depending on the application, the blades have a large cutting edge (blades no. 10) or curved cutting blades (blades no. 12).
What are scalpel handles and scalpel blades used for?
In the surgery Scalpels and knives are indispensable for precise tissue transection & section work. With replaceable blades They allow for tailor-made adaptation to every application. Discover the variety and quality of our scalpel blades for optimal surgical performance. hobby area Scalpels are used such as model making or very fine work such as cutting modeling clay. In the natural sciences to the preparation of e.g. very fine cutting of Plant material for microscopy.
Why are scalpels & scalpel handles from MedToolPro the right choice?
Scalpel blades from Excellent are extremely sharp and durable. They are made exclusively from hardened stainless steel. All of our scalpel blades are sterile packed and protected. This means there is no risk of transmission of microorganisms and infections. In our shop we only offer scalpel handles with replaceable scalpel blades. Depending on the application, you have the advantage of being able to dispose of them quickly and safely and replace them inexpensively with a new blade.
Properties of Excellent blades briefly summarized:
- scalpel handle are reusable & sterilizable
- scalpel blades sterile packaged
- for extremely fine work (tissue dissection & cutting in the hobby sector)
- Scalpel handles as well as blades are made of extra hard stainless carbon steel
Notice: carbon steel also known as carbon steel is sharper and more durable than stainless steel. Disposable blades/replacement blades made of carbon steel have a high sharpness over a short period of time instead of blades, the cutting edge becomes blunt and therefore injury and errors during use can occur.
How should scalpels be used correctly?
The shape of the scalpel blades is crucial for their work.
Depending on the application, there are different shapes of blades.
For scalpel handle No. 3, the scalpel blades are No. 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.
For scalpel handle No. 4, the scalpel blades are No. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27.
Which scalpel blade size is suitable for your application and what
You can find out more about the advantages in our blog post.
