{"product_id":"swann-morton-no-3-professional-handle-no-11p-blades-kit","title":"Professional-Grade Swann-Morton No.3 Handle \u0026 No.11P Blades Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake clean plunge cuts, sharp score lines, and tight interior corner cuts with this premium tool kit from Beauty Mercado. This set comes with the authentic swann morton handle No.3 and ultra-sharp No.11P Non-Sterile Carbon Steel Blades. It is the ultimate standard for fine medical and surgical training, laboratory dissection, fine marquetry, graphic design, and micro-electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Sheffield, England, by Swann-Morton, this solid stainless steel handle lasts a lifetime. The No.11P features a long, triangular blade with a razor-sharp edge and an incredibly fine, reinforced point. This long angle gives you a completely open sightline to cut down precisely where you need to with zero drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLong Triangular Point:\u003c\/b\u003e The No.11P blade features an elongated straight cutting angle tapering to a needle-sharp tip, perfect for deep plunge cuts, fine weeding, and initial surgical incisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Sightline Control:\u003c\/b\u003e The low-profile triangular shape ensures your hand never blocks your direct line of sight while tracking fine lines or performing precise biological dissections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenuine swann morton handle:\u003c\/b\u003e The No.3 handle is forged from premium stainless steel. It fits comfortably like a fine pen and features flat sides to stop it from rolling off your workbench or medical tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Performance Carbon Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e This classic metal holds a significantly sharper, keener edge than stainless steel variations, cutting smoothly through dense tissues or synthetic materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZero-Flex Interlocking Fit:\u003c\/b\u003e The blade snaps securely into the small fitment chassis of the No.3 handle, completely stopping blade wiggle and tip vibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUniversal Base Tool:\u003c\/b\u003e This handle serves as a permanent studio or lab tool that accepts other small fitment blades like No.10, 11, 12, 15, and 15A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoose Your Pack Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery kit includes\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1 × Genuine swann morton handle No.3 and your choice of blade amounts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarter Pack (5 Blades):\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for students, medical trainees, or trying out a new hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Pack (10 Blades):\u003c\/b\u003e Great for small studios, labs, and steady craft use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorkshop Pack (30 Blades):\u003c\/b\u003e Best for busy workshops, biology labs, and shared workspaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStudio Pack (50 Blades):\u003c\/b\u003e Great value for factories, medical training facilities, and trade schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBulk Pack (100 Blades):\u003c\/b\u003e The cheapest option per blade for large business or clinical laboratory use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine swann morton handle No.3 (Stainless Steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo.11P (Long Triangular Point, Carbon Steel, Non-Sterile)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard No.3 small slot system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere it is Made\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheffield, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \u0026amp; Educational Use:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for surgical suture practice, veterinary student training, biological tissue dissection, and pathology laboratory prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraphic Design \u0026amp; Vinyl:\u003c\/b\u003e Weeding intricate decals, trimming film, and slicing delicate stencil masks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarquetry \u0026amp; Inlays:\u003c\/b\u003e Cutting crisp wood veneer geometric corners and tight marquetry slots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics \u0026amp; Prototyping:\u003c\/b\u003e Separating dense copper trace lines and popping small plastic chassis clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e The handle can be safely sanitized in a chemical bath or high-temperature autoclave. The blades arrive non-sterile inside dry foil packaging. They are excellent for practice and training, but must be fully autoclaved and sterilized prior to any real clinical or medical use on patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the actual structural difference between a No.11 and a No.11P blade?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile both look identical at a quick glance, the No.11P is a specialized variant. The standard No.11 has a perfectly straight cutting edge all the way to the tip. The No.11P has a slightly altered, reinforced spine and a fractionally wider point angle. This subtle change gives the tip more structural strength, making the No.11P less likely to snap when stabbing, poking holes, or pushing hard into dense mediums like tough tissue blocks, thick vinyl, or heavy card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I use this triangular point blade for fine wood carving or whittling?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, we do not recommend it. Because the No.11P is incredibly thin and tapers to a fine needle point, it is designed for slicing, weeding, and vertical plunge cuts. If you apply heavy side-pressure (lateral force) to carve or twist out deep chunks of hardwood, you will likely snap the delicate tip. For heavy wood carving, a wider and stiffer blade profile like the Swann-Morton No.10A is a much safer option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy do my carbon steel blades sometimes stick inside the foil packaging?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep non-sterile carbon steel blades completely pristine during storage, Swann-Morton treats the protective inner foil wrapper with a special chemical layer called a Vapour Phase Inhibitor (VPI). This invisible anti-rust shield can sometimes create a light, slightly tacky seal with the metal. If a blade feels stuck, do not rip the packet open aggressively with your fingers; simply use your pliers or forceps to grip the exposed rear slot of the blade and slide it out cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill the sharp point of the No.11P scratch my cutting mat more than other blades?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you use a heavy hand. Because the No.11P concentrates all your downward pressure onto a tiny, razor-sharp point, it will slice deeper into standard self-healing cutting mats than a rounded blade. When cutting paper, stencils, or vinyl, use a very light, dragging pen-grip touch. The weight of the premium stainless steel handle does most of the cutting work for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I clean adhesive glue residue off the blade without ruining the sharpness?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen cutting stickers, tapes, or vinyl, sticky adhesive can build up along the flat side of your blade and cause dragging. Never wipe the cutting edge with a rough cloth or use your fingernail. Instead, remove the blade from the handle using pliers, dip it into a small splash of Isopropyl Alcohol (rubbing alcohol) for a few seconds, and gently pat it dry with a lint-free microfiber cloth. This clears the glue instantly without dulling the microscopic edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSafety Warnings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBe Careful:\u003c\/b\u003e These blades are incredibly sharp. Never use your bare fingers to push the blade onto the handle or pull it off. Use surgical forceps, pliers, or a proper blade removal tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSafe Disposal:\u003c\/b\u003e Throw away used blades into a hard plastic sharps container. 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