{"product_id":"swann-morton-no3-handle-10a-blades-kit","title":"Genuine Swann‑Morton No.3 Handle \u0026 No.10A Carbon Steel Blades Kit","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.55; color: #1A1A1A; font-family: 'Assistant', sans-serif; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper h2 { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 400; margin: 1.8rem 0 0.8rem 0; color: #000000; font-family: 'Assistant', sans-serif; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 400; margin: 1.4rem 0 0.6rem 0; color: #000000; font-family: 'Assistant', sans-serif; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper h4 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400; margin: 1.2rem 0 0.5rem 0; color: #000000; font-family: 'Assistant', sans-serif; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper h5 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; margin: 1rem 0 0.4rem 0; color: #000000; font-family: 'Assistant', sans-serif; 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font-weight: bold;\"\u003eClinical-Grade Precision —\u003c\/b\u003e The gold standard across podiatry, veterinary practice, and clinical training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStraight, Ultra-Fine No.10A Profile —\u003c\/b\u003e Angled cutting edge with a sharp point for absolute line visibility and precise scoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSheffield - UK Made Handle —\u003c\/b\u003e Flat, weighted, non-rolling stainless steel built for lifetime reuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCarbon Steel Edge —\u003c\/b\u003e Takes a keener, finer edge than stainless steel; ideal for dry precision work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSecure No.3 Fitment —\u003c\/b\u003e Blades lock firmly with zero wobble or movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMulti-Use Compatibility —\u003c\/b\u003e The No.3 Handle fits all standard small fitment blades (No.10, 10A, 11, 11P, 12, 14, 15, and 15C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Blade Pack Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach kit includes 1 × Genuine Swann‑Morton No.3 Handle plus your selected blade quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStarter Pack — 5 Blades:\u003c\/b\u003e Best for students, first-time buyers, and occasional light use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStandard Pack — 10 Blades:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for small studios, single-practitioner clinics, and daily bench work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWorkshop Pack — 30 Blades:\u003c\/b\u003e Built for busy podiatry rooms, vet practices, and active craft workshops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStudio Pack — 50 Blades:\u003c\/b\u003e High-value choice for production-level studios and clinical teaching environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBulk Pack — 100 Blades:\u003c\/b\u003e Most cost-effective option for high-volume commercial labs and busy departments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwann‑Morton No.3, stainless steel, flat profile, reusable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo.10A carbon steel, non‑sterile, individually foil‑wrapped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard No.3 “small fitment” (fits all blades starting with “1”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo.10, 10A, 11, 11P, 12, 14, 15, 15C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle compatible with autoclave and chemical disinfectant protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheffield, England\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the No.10A Blade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the curved belly of the classic No.10, the No.10A features a straight cutting edge terminating in a sharp, angled point. This design provides a completely unobstructed line of sight to the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStraight, Rigid Edge —\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for precise scoring, straight line debridement, and controlled gouging without blade flex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFine Point —\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for delicate anatomical detail, micro-crafting, and getting into tight corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFlat Handle Design —\u003c\/b\u003e Stays exactly where you put it; won’t roll off a surgical tray, clinical trolley, or workshop bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCarbon Steel Advantage —\u003c\/b\u003e Takes a keener edge and holds it longer than stainless steel when cutting dense materials or performing dry precision work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedical, Clinical \u0026amp; Laboratory Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePodiatry \u0026amp; Chiropody —\u003c\/b\u003e Precision skin reduction, controlled nail and callus work, and fine debridement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVeterinary Applications —\u003c\/b\u003e Small-area incisions, tissue preparation, and fine detail work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eClinical Training —\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for medical and podiatry students practising incision technique, dissection, and anatomical work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLaboratory Sampling —\u003c\/b\u003e Tissue sectioning, specimen trimming, and micro-dissection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSterilisation Compatibility —\u003c\/b\u003e The stainless-steel handle supports autoclave and chemical disinfectant workflows. Blades are supplied non‑sterile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJewellery, Craft \u0026amp; Cake Decoration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWax carving \u0026amp; precise mould cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber mould opening and parting lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestment casting cleanup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather shaping, paring, \u0026amp; edge work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricate fondant detailing, sugarcraft shaping, and clean cake stencilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s the difference between the No.10 and the No.10A blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe No.10 features a curved cutting edge (“belly”) used for long incisions or sweeping scrapes. The No.10A features a straight, angled edge ending in a sharp point, making it superior for straight lines, scoring, and ultra-fine detail work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these blades fit an X‑Acto or round craft knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Swann‑Morton blades use a specific flat slot‑and‑groove fitment designed exclusively for surgical handles like the No.3. They are not compatible with X-Acto or standard round craft knife handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the handle be sterilised?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The high-grade stainless steel No.3 handle is fully compatible with standard autoclave processes and chemical disinfectant protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the blades sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These blades are supplied non‑sterile in individual protective foil wrappers. For clinical or surgical environments, they must be sterilised prior to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many cuts can I get per blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinical and podiatry users typically change blades between every patient session to maintain absolute hygiene and sharpness. Craft users should replace the blade as soon as they feel any “drag” or reduction in cutting precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these genuine Swann‑Morton products?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All handles and blades are 100% genuine, authentic items manufactured by Swann-Morton in Sheffield, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note-soft\"\u003e⚠️ Scalpel blades are extraordinarily sharp. Always use a dedicated pair of forceps or a Swann-Morton Blade Remover to attach or detach blades — never use bare fingers. Used blades must be disposed of safely in a puncture-proof sharps bin in accordance with local regulations. 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