Swann-Morton knifes

[john]

I was going to start stocking x-acto but from what I've read people seem to prefer Swann-Morton so I will be getting those in in the next week or so but I need some advise their range is massive, which would be the best to go for? and what quantity do you usually buy blades in and what sort of price do you pay?

This is what I was thinking of

0501 NO 10 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0502 NO 10A DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0503 NO 11 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0504 NO 12 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0505 NO 15 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0506 NO 20 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0507 NO 21 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0508 NO 22 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0509 NO 22A DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0510 NO 23 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0511 NO 24 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0512 NO 25 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0513 NO 26 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0514 NO 27 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0515 NO 25A DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0516 NO 6 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0517 NO 9 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0518 NO 12D DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0519 NO 14 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0520 NO 15A DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0521 NO 15C DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0522 NO 16 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0523 NO 18 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0524 NO 19 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS

0101 No 10 NON STERILE BLADES

0102 No 10A NON STERILE BLADES

0103 No 11 NON STERILE BLADES

0104 No 12 NON STERILE BLADES

0105 No 15 NON STERILE BLADES

0106 No 20 NON STERILE BLADES

0107 No 21 NON STERILE BLADES

0108 No 22 NON STERILE BLADES

0109 No 22A NON STERILE BLADES

0110 No 23 NON STERILE BLADES

0111 No 24 NON STERILE BLADES

0112 No 25 NON STERILE BLADES

0113 No 26 NON STERILE BLADES

0114 No 27 NON STERILE BLADES

0115 No 25A NON STERILE BLADES

0116 No 6 NON STERILE BLADES

0117 No 9 NON STERILE BLADES

0118 No 12D NON STERILE BLADES

0119 No 14 NON STERILE BLADES

0120 No 15A NON STERILE BLADES

0121 No 15C NON STERILE BLADES

0122 No 16 NON STERILE BLADES

0123 NO 18 NON STERILE BLADES

0124 NO 19 NON STERILE BLADES

 

[JohnClark]

I have nearly always used Swann-Morton scalpels. I have the traditional solid brass handles and the retractable with 10A blades. That looks a huge list of blades you are thinking of. How similar are they to each other?

 

[Bunkerbarge]

I have always used either 10's or 11's. I can't remember which is which but one is curved and one is straight. Over the many years I've been using them I've never felt the need to use anything else.

 

[m1ks]

as above. Brass handle, have a retractable too but only because it was given to me. 10a or 11 blades. Both straight, ones shallower but very similar and depends which packet i pick up first. Never needed any others. I prefer these as blades are available everywhere, cheaper and they don't roll off the table when you place it down. (let's face it. A round handled knife's a bloody silly idea)

 

[andygh]

I only ever use No.1 blades, can't get on with those flimsy surgical jobbies

I get a boxes of 50

Scalpels & Blades - Stockists and suppliers of Swann Morton Scalpel Blades, handles and accessories

 

[tr1ckey66]

Hi John

I use either 10a or 11 - the straight edge ones, and No.10 - curved blade (good for removing moulded on detail).

I think any of these would sell.

I can't remember how much I pay but I buy them by the box load as I use them for work also.

Don't bother with the sterile ones - unless somebody's got a side line in home surgery (by the looks of it I think you've already discounted those)

Hope this helps

Paul

 

[Ian M]

Looking at their site for blades I could go for 10's rounded, 10a's pointed and 11's fine pointed. should cover most work. Maybe some heavy blades for the "rough stuff"

As for handles? Some thing flat and made of metal! no 3 #0933 and 9 #0909 if they fit the blades!

There sure is a lot to choose from!

Ian M

 

[john]

Thanks this is all good info, you have saved me a fortune so far as I was going to stock everything lol I think what I might do is stock more of the ones mentioned here and maybe a scattering of some of the others, certainly the metal handles and maybe a few brass ones although they do seem quite expensive compared to the normal metal ones.

 

[john]

There sure is a lot to choose from!

Ian M

That's why I wanted peoples input I have a list of 387 to choose from

 

[stona]

Like everybody else 10s and 11s. I get through more 11s.

Cheers

Steve

 

[john]

Thanks for the input I've come up with the following

1241 NO 1 CRAFT TOOL BLADES

1242 NO 2 CRAFT TOOL BLADES

1243 NO 3 CRAFT TOOL BLADES

1235 PLASTIC CRAFT TOOL HANDLES

1237 BRASS CRAFT TOOL HANDLES

1231 SETS CRAFT TOOLS

0933 GRADUATED S/S No. 3 SURG HANDLE

0909 No 9 STAINLESS SURGICAL HANDLES

0101 No 10 NON STERILE BLADES

0102 No 10A NON STERILE BLADES

0103 No 11 NON STERILE BLADES

0105 No 15 NON STERILE BLADES

2800 SLEEVED RETRACTAWAY HANDLE

Hopefully that should cover most things

 

[andygh]

Just the job :yes:

 

[john]

Order placed should be in tomorrow hopefully, can be pre-ordered, see here

 

[Richy C]

Agree with the lads I use Number 3 handle and the 10 & 11 blades , stocking the blade changing tool might be an option also if you can get it , removing and fitting blades can be a challenge

Richy

 

[john]

I could have done but it's a bit late for this order I will get some on my next one, I have another couple of handles to add but I'm not quite sure what I've ordered so it will have to wait until my order comes

 

[simtur]

Hi all, i'm a bit late I realize but oh well. First off: John, I'm really impressed with the shop! I've now made it my first choice when it comes purchases!

Are you thinking of stocking the 17 blade (Swann and Morton ACM No 17 blade (either packs of 5 (9137) or 50 (9037))), because I'm having trouble finding them here in France, other than packs of X-acto, which keep chipping and cost near enough 1 euro a piece... Having seen the great prices that you've got on the other blades I'd figure you'd be able to sell them in bulk for a much better deal, in which case I'd happily volunteer as the first customer for them!

Another a bit off topic question, are syringes and hypodermic needles a potential addition to the shop as well (especially if able to buy in bulk orders of 50)? I use the syringes (2 and 5 ml mostly) for measuring and mixing paint/resin/thinners etc. and the hypodermic needles are excellent when attached to a bottle of thin CA glue, as well as using as gun barrels!

Well happy modeling to all!

Simon

 

[Vaughan]

I use 10a's a lot so they would be good for me.

Vaughan.

 

[john]

Plenty in stick Vaughan.

 

[john]

Stock. Bloody iPhone lol

 

[john]

stocking the blade changing tool might be an option also if you can get it , removing and fitting blades can be a challenge

I've just placed another order and have added the blade remover that holds up to 100 blades Blade Remover Unit Swann Morton 5525