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    31 Products

    Scalpels

    Cut, trim, and puncture thin materials such as paper, plastic, and fabric. Combine a blade with a compatible handle (sold separately).
    Blades
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    10

    11

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    12

    15

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    20

    21

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    23

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    Steel Blade—Steel blades are stronger than stainless steel blades, but can rust over time and shouldn’t be used in sterile or corrosive environments.
    Stainless Steel Blade—Stainless steel blades are more corrosion resistant than steel blades and can be sterilized.
    10—#10 blades are the most commonly used scalpel blades for simple, straight cuts.
    11—#11 blades have an extra-fine tip similar to X-ACTO blades. Use them for precise cuts around intricate shapes or to make small punctures.
    12—#12 blades are curved so rope, twine, and cord won't slip while you cut them.
    15—#15 blades have a short cutting edge for making small, curved cuts.
    20—#20 blades and higher are extra large, so long cuts take less time.
    Cannot Be Sold to Canada—Blades that cannot be sold to Canada do not meet import regulations.
    Blade
    Steel Blade
    Stainless Steel Blade
    Scalpel Blade
    Trade No.
    For Scalpel
    Handle Trade No.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Edge
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Cannot Be
    Sold To
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Use on Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Plastic, and Rubber
    103, 51 1/4"3/16"0.015"Straight10000000000000000Canada10000000000000000
    113, 51 1/4"3/16"0.015"Straight1000000000000000Canada1000000000000000
    123, 51 1/4"3/16"0.015"Straight1000000000000000Canada1000000000000000
    153, 51 1/4"3/16"0.015"Straight1000000000000000Canada1000000000000000
    204, 4L1 3/4"3/8"0.015"Straight1000000000000000Canada1000000000000000
    214, 4L2"1/4"0.015"Straight1000000000000000Canada1000000000000000
    224, 4L2 1/8"3/8"0.015"Straight1000000000000000Canada1000000000000000
    234, 4L1 7/8"5/16"0.015"Straight1000000000000000—————0
    234, 4L2"3/8"0.015"Straight————0Canada1000000000000000
    244, 4L2"1/4"0.015"Straight1000000000000000—————0
     
    Handles
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    4

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    4L

    5

    4L—#4L handles are extra long, allowing you to make deep cuts.
    Cannot Be Sold to Canada—Handles that cannot be sold to Canada do not meet import regulations.
    Handle
    Scalpel Handle
    Trade No.
    Material
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Cannot Be
    Sold To
    Each
    3Stainless Steel
    		4 7/8"1/2"Canada00000000000000
    4Stainless Steel
    		5 3/8"9/16"Canada000000000000
    4LStainless Steel
    		8 1/4"7/16"Canada0000000000000
    5Stainless Steel
    		5 3/8"3/4"Canada0000000000000
     

    Disposable Scalpels

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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Scalpels. Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

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    Style C

    Style D

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    Style E

    Style F

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    Style G

    Slice and pierce fabric, paper, and other thin materials, then discard these scalpels when you’re done. All have a stainless steel blade that resists corrosion and can be sterilized.
    Style A—Style A scalpels are made from a single piece of stainless steel. They’re stronger than scalpels with a plastic handle, so you can cut with more force.
    Style C—Style C scalpels have a short, wide handle that you can grip with your thumb and index finger for a secure hold.
    10—#10 blades are the most common scalpel blades. Use them for simple, straight cuts.
    11—#11 blades have an extra-fine tip that’s similar to X-ACTO blades. Use them for precise cuts around intricate shapes or to make small punctures.
    12—#12 blades are curved so rope, twine, and cord won't slip while you cut them.
    15—#15 blades have a short cutting edge for making small, curved cuts.
    21—#21 blades are the same shape as #10 blades, but they’re larger, so you can make long cuts more quickly.
    Cannot Be Sold to Canada—Scalpels that cannot be sold to Canada do not meet import regulations.
    Blade
    Handle
    Stainless Steel Blade
    Style
    Scalpel Blade
    Trade No.
    Lg.
    Edge
    Blade
    Replaceable
    Material
    Color
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Cannot Be
    Sold To
    Each
    For Use on Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Plastic, and Rubber
    A101 1/2"StraightNoStainless Steel
    		—5"6 1/2"——00000000000000
    B101 11/16"StraightNoPlasticOrange5 1/16"5 5/8"Protective CapCanada000000000000
    C1113/16"StraightNoPlasticWhite2 7/16"3 1/4"Protective Cap—0000000000000
    D111 13/16"StraightNoPlasticOrange5 1/16"5 3/4"Protective CapCanada000000000000
    E121 7/16"StraightNoPlasticWhite4 1/16"5 1/2"Protective CapCanada0000000000000
    F151 1/2"StraightNoPlasticOrange5 1/16"5 1/2"Protective CapCanada000000000000
    G212 1/16"StraightNoPlasticWhite3 15/16"6"Protective CapCanada0000000000000
     

    Sharps Disposal Containers for Scalpel Blades

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Sharps Disposal Containers. Sharps Disposal Containers for Scalpel Blades.
    Insert scalpel and then press the button to remove the blade. Holds 150-300 blades.
    Plastic
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Color
    Autoclavable
    Each
    2"3"1"BlueNo0000000000000

    Sharps Holders for Syringe Needles and Syringes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sharps Holders. Sharps Holders for Syringe Needles and Syringes.
    Rest needles and syringes with needles in the upright position. The foam insert securely holds sharps in place. These holders have an adhesive back you can attach to a tabletop so they don’t get knocked over. They’re intended for a single use.
    For No. of
    Syringes
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Color
    Features
    Each
    31 1/2"3"1 1/2"FoamRedAdhesive Back00000000000
    81 1/2"2 3/8"2 3/8"FoamRedAdhesive Back0000000000
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