Dissecting Knife

Description

Dissecting Knife

This dissecting knife measures 15 cm overall and comes in ten blade figures. Blade lengths run from 27 mm to 50 mm, so you can pick a short blade for control or a long one for sweep.

Blade lengths by figure

Figures 1 to 5 step up from 30 mm to 50 mm. Then figures 6 to 10 run from 27 mm to 50 mm. Each option on the page shows its own blade length.

Picking a dissecting knife figure

For fine planes, a short blade such as Fig. 6 at 27 mm keeps the point near your fingertips. For long cuts, Fig. 5 or Fig. 10 at 50 mm gives more edge per stroke. All ten figures carry the same price.

Care

Clean the blade after use and dry it fully. Also keep the knives apart in storage, so the edges stay sharp.

A knife for anatomy and pathology

Anatomy students often begin with a mid length blade, such as Fig. 3 at 40 mm. Later, they add a short and a long figure as their technique develops. Meanwhile, pathology benches favour longer blades for sectioning. Since all ten carry one price, the set can grow gradually.

Dissecting knife blade lengths

• Fig. 1: 30 mm
• Fig. 2: 36 mm
• Fig. 3: 40 mm
• Fig. 4: 45 mm
• Fig. 5: 50 mm
• Fig. 6: 27 mm
• Fig. 7: 35 mm
• Fig. 8: 40 mm
• Fig. 9: 47 mm
• Fig. 10: 50 mm
• Overall length: 15 cm
• Stainless steel, reusable

Warranty, inspection and support

This dissecting knife has three years against manufacturing defects on every figure. Our Atlanta team checks each blade by eye first. For cleaning advice, read the FAQs. In addition, the FDA recognizes ASTM F899 for surgical steel, and eponymous patterns sit among our dissecting knives.

Before you order

The photo shows all ten figures together, so check the figure you select. For professional use. The steel contains nickel, therefore we cannot accept liability for allergies. FDA metals guidance has details.