Scalpel Blades, Razor blades Breakable | Stainless steel

Scalpel Blades

Common blade sizes and types of scalpels are designated by a number. For instance, the #10 scalpel offers a curved blade with an unsharpened, straight back edge. Number 11 Triangular blades with flat edges are useful for stripping and cutting sharp angles. Number 20 curved blades are designed for general surgery. Number 23 scalpels are long and leaf-shaped and are designed for particularly long incisions. Below is a chart displaying the most common scalpels and a brief description.