Execute smooth, controlled curves, delicate surface scraping, and highly intricate detailing work with this premium tool kit from Beauty Mercado. This set comes with a sleek reusable scalpel handle No.3 and ultra-sharp, genuine Swann-Morton No.14 Non-Sterile Carbon Steel Blades. It is a premier standard for laboratory tissue work, medical and aesthetic training simulations, fine graphic weeding, and intricate craft design.
The No.14 profile features a broad, rounded curved cutting edge (belly) balanced by a perfectly flat, unsharpened back edge. Made in Sheffield, England, by Swann-Morton, this small-fitment profile is engineered to give you the ultimate balance between smooth rocking incisions and close, ultra-precise surface scraping without the risk of an aggressive tip digging in prematurely.
Key Features
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Broad Detailing Belly: The rounded edge profile allows for fluid, rocking cuts and wide surface contact, making it excellent for skimming or shaving layers evenly.
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Flat Unsharpened Spine: The straight, low-profile back edge allows you to apply comfortable index-finger pressure directly to the spine for absolute tracking stability.
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Precision No.3 Fitment Handle: Forged from premium stainless steel, the No.3 handle is slim and balanced perfectly like a fine pen, offering flat anti-roll sides for an ergonomic studio grip.
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High-Performance Carbon Steel: This premium steel choice holds an incredibly sharp, keener edge much longer than standard stainless variations, slicing cleanly through synthetic mediums, thin laminates, and card.
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Zero-Flex Interlocking Fit: The blade slides and locks perfectly flush onto the parallel tracks of the No.3 handle, eliminating blade wobble and tip vibrations entirely.
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Universal Detailing Base: The permanent handle chassis serves as a versatile workshop tool that seamlessly accepts all small fitment blades, including No.10, 11, 11P, 15, and 15A.
Choose Your Pack Size
Every kit includes 1 × Reusable Scalpel Handle No.3 and your choice of blade amounts:
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Starter Pack (5 Blades): Perfect for students, hobbyists, or trying out a new medium.
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Standard Pack (10 Blades): Great for small studios, biology labs, and steady workshop use.
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Workshop Pack (30 Blades): Best for busy model shops, craft studios, and training labs.
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Studio Pack (50 Blades): Great value for design schools, training facilities, and trade spaces.
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Bulk Pack (100 Blades): The cheapest option per blade for large commercial or institutional use.
Product Specifications
| Detail |
What You Get |
| Handle Type |
Reusable Scalpel Handle No.3 (Stainless Steel) |
| Blade Type |
No.14 (Broad Detailing Curve, Carbon Steel, Non-Sterile) |
| Blade Fitment |
Standard No.3 small slot system |
| Where it is Made |
Sheffield, England |
Common Uses
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Aesthetic & Laboratory Training: Ideal for non-clinical skin-scraping simulation practice, podiatry training models, biological tissue dissection, and pathology lab prep.
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Fine Crafts & Scale Modeling: Effortlessly scores plastics, trims delicate masking films, shapes clay, and executes curved cuts on paper stencils or thin veneers.
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Graphic Design & Vinyl Weeding: Perfect for sweeping circular cuts, trimming complex decal backings, and precision adhesive lifting.
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Please Note: The handle can be safely sanitized in a chemical bath or high-temperature autoclave. The blades arrive non-sterile inside protective 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a No.15 blade and a No.14 blade?
While both utilize the small No.3 fitment handle, the No.14 blade features a slightly shorter, broader, and more sweeping curve along its belly compared to the elongated curve of the standard No.15. This specific shape gives the user more broad lateral surface contact closer to the handle base, which makes the No.14 exceptionally popular for controlled scraping and surface skimming rather than deep tip puncturing.
Why won’t my No.14 blades fit onto a No.4 scalpel handle?
Swann-Morton designs handles with two distinct slot sizes to ensure user safety. The No.14 blade is part of the "Small Fitment" family, engineered with a narrow keyhole slot built to slide exclusively onto a No.3 handle. Heavy-duty industrial or orthopedic blades (like the No.21 or No.26) feature a much wider slot meant for the thicker No.4 handle. Never attempt to force a mismatch.
Why are these carbon steel blades wrapped in a slightly waxy or oily foil packet?
To keep non-sterile carbon steel completely pristine during storage, Swann-Morton treats the protective inner lining of each blade packet with an advanced Vapour Phase Inhibitor (VPI). This creates an invisible anti-rust shield that stops atmospheric humidity from causing microscopic rust spots on the edge. This layer can sometimes leave a very faint, harmless waxy feel on the metal. It does not affect your grip or sharpness.
Can I use these non-sterile carbon steel No.14 blades for professional cosmetic dermaplaning?
No. We strongly advise against using carbon steel blades on live skin for cosmetic dermaplaning or skincare treatments. Carbon steel reacts instantly to ambient moisture, skin oils, and chemical serums, leaving it highly susceptible to microscopic rusting. For professional dermaplaning treatments on clients, aesthetic specialists exclusively use Swann-Morton Sterile Stainless Steel Blades (such as specialized sterile No.10 or No.14 profiles) designed to handle wet environments cleanly.
How do I clean sticky adhesive or tape residue off the face of the blade?
When cutting vinyl sheets, heavy packaging tapes, or synthetic molds, adhesive residue can build up on the flat face of the blade and cause dragging. Never wipe the cutting edge with a rough cloth or use your fingernail. Instead, remove the blade from the handle safely using pliers, dip it into a splash of Isopropyl Alcohol (rubbing alcohol) for a few seconds, and gently pat it dry with a microfiber cloth. This clears the glue instantly without dulling the edge.
Safety Warnings
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Be Careful: These blades are incredibly sharp. Never use your bare hands to slide the blade onto the handle track. Always hold the blade securely with pliers or surgical forceps to snap it safely into place.
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Safe Disposal: Throw away used blades into a hard plastic sharps container. Do not throw loose blades into the household or workshop trash.
