Alexander Chisel

Description

Alexander Chisel

The Alexander chisel is a single-bevel bone chisel in a handy mid length. It trims, levels and squares bone where a flat result matters.

What sets it apart

The blade keeps a straight, even profile from shank to edge. As a result, it tracks true when driven with a mallet. The flat back also rides on the surface you want to keep.

Six widths

You can choose 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 or 14 mm. Narrow blades cut notches and slots. Broad ones, by contrast, take down a raised area quickly.

Uses for the Alexander chisel

Orthopedic and hand surgeons use it to trim bone ends and prepare graft beds. It also smooths a cut surface after an osteotomy. Many trays keep it beside the Alexander gouge.

Angle and depth

Hold the bevel toward the bone you want to remove. Then keep the shank nearly flat for a thin shaving. If you raise the angle, the chisel bites deeper, so adjust slowly while you watch the edge.

Alexander chisel widths

• 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 mm
• Single bevel with a flat back
• Mallet-driven bone chisel
• Arrives non-sterile

Keeping the bevel sharp

Clean the blade soon after use, then dry it with care. Inspect the corners, since they chip first. Send a dull blade for honing before it skids on bone.

Before you check out

Clinics receive three years against manufacturing defects on the Alexander pattern from the ship date. Every chisel undergoes a detailed look in Atlanta ahead of shipping. Open our growing orthopedic instruments range too. A spare chisel in the sterile store helps on busy days. You may also want our Alexander gouge. The FDA notes ASTM F899 as the benchmark for surgical instrument steel. Our help page clears up typical order queries. Looking for a quote for a larger order? Reach out.

For clinical professionals. The care guidance notes photo differences and nickel content. Refunds show on the refund policy.