[Jim Nunn]

I switched over to #11 scalpel blades a few years ago, purchased 100 blades with a handle on Ebay for around $12. The typical Scalpel handle is not very comfortable to use but I have found that the blade will fit into an older Xacto handle. I just checked and I still have over 50 unopened.

What do I Like about them

1) They keep an edge very well and are easy to sharpen as the steel is flexible but has a higher hardness then a typical hobby blade.

2) They flex as they are thinner then a hobby blade and therefore do not break off the tips very often.

3) Cost

4) Long lasting, with a little honing on a black Arkansas stone they can last for months.



At a little over $10 you cannot go wrong



http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Scalpel-Blades-11-1-Scalpel-handle-3-/181050087907?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a276d 19e3





Jim Nunn