{"product_id":"swann-morton-no4-handle-23-carbon-steel-blades-kit","title":"Authentic Swann-Morton No.4 Handle \u0026 No.23 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; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper h6 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0.8rem 0 0.4rem 0; color: #5B5B5B; font-family: 'Assistant', sans-serif; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper p { margin-bottom: 1.2em; font-size: 18px; color: #1A1A1A; line-height: 1.55; font-family: 'Assistant', sans-serif; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper ul { list-style: disc !important; padding-left: 1.2rem !important; margin: 1em 0 1.2em 0 !important; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper ul li { margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important; font-size: 18px !important; color: #1A1A1A !important; line-height: 1.5 !important; font-family: 'Assistant', sans-serif !important; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper ul li b { display: inline !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper ul li strong { display: inline !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1rem 0; font-size: 17px; font-family: 'Assistant', sans-serif; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper th { background: #F5F5F5; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.6rem 1rem; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #E5E5E5; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper td { padding: 0.6rem 1rem; border: 1px solid #E5E5E5; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper details { background: #FAFAFA; border-radius: 20px; padding: 1rem 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; border: 1px solid #E5E5E5; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper summary { font-weight: 400; cursor: pointer; color: #000000; font-size: 18px; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-family: 'Assistant', sans-serif; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper summary::after { content: \"+\"; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 400; color: #000000; flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 1rem; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper details[open] summary::after { content: \"-\"; color: #ec1e29; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper details p { margin-top: 0.8rem; font-size: 18px; color: #1A1A1A; font-family: 'Assistant', sans-serif; }\n    .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper .note-soft { font-size: 16px; color: #5B5B5B; background: #FAFAFA; padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 24px; margin-top: 1.5rem; border: 1px solid #E5E5E5; font-family: 'Assistant', sans-serif; }\n    @media (max-width: 650px) { .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper { padding: 1.25rem; } .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper h2 { font-size: 22px; } .beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper p { font-size: 18px; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"beautymercado-magnesium-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 28px; box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05), 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); padding: 2rem 1.5rem; font-family: 'Assistant', sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeavy-Duty Precision — Sheffield-Made for Demanding Professionals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your cutting station with the ultimate combination of heavy-duty capability and clinical control: the genuine Swann-Morton No.4 Handle paired with professional No.23 Non-Sterile Carbon Steel Blades. This specific configuration is highly favoured by professionals demanding robust slicing power across veterinary surgeries, advanced podiatry procedures, autopsy rooms, taxidermy studios, leathercraft workshops, and industrial design labs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in Sheffield, England by Swann-Morton — the undisputed global leader in precision edge tools — this kit delivers a lifetime-reusable stainless steel handle and a set of uniquely shaped, deep-bellied No.23 blades. While standard hobby knives flex, bend, or snap under pressure, the mechanical lockup of this authentic chassis system allows you to distribute force evenly across dense materials, executing sweeping incisions, deep scores, and heavy-duty paring actions with absolute confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Cutting Profile —\u003c\/b\u003e The large, curved “leaf” shape of the No.23 blade is designed for deep, sweeping cuts and serious material reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eErgonomic Force Distribution —\u003c\/b\u003e The broad belly allows strong, even downward pressure without sacrificing tool control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLifetime Reusable Handle —\u003c\/b\u003e Flat, balanced, stainless steel design that rests naturally in the hand and refuses to roll off your workspace or tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHigh-Performance Carbon Steel —\u003c\/b\u003e Takes a much keener, sharper edge than stainless steel, retaining cutting integrity during demanding bench work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eZero-Wobble Fitment —\u003c\/b\u003e The signature slide-on slot design locks the blade mechanically onto the handle, eliminating dangerous blade play or shifting\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.4 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 Perfect for students, casual crafters, or checking tool compatibility on a new material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStandard Pack — 10 Blades:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for individual clinic rooms, boutique workshops, and steady 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 active veterinary rooms, busy taxidermy studios, and collaborative spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStudio Pack — 50 Blades:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent value for high-volume makers, industrial design departments, and educational labs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBulk Pack — 100 Blades:\u003c\/b\u003e The most cost-effective choice for commercial departments, large-scale labs, and busy production lines\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\u003eAuthentic Swann-Morton No.3, high-grade stainless steel, flat non-roll profile, fully reusable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo.23 carbon steel, non-sterile, individually sealed in protective foil packets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitment Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard No.4 “small fitment”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\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.23 Blade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile detail work often calls for straight, pointed edges, heavy-duty processing requires the unique geometry of the leaf-shaped No.23 blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe Power of the Belly —\u003c\/b\u003e The pronounced, rounded curve creates a massive cutting surface area, making it incredibly efficient for long, continuous slicing through tough skin, thick rubber, or heavy leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBalanced Tip Geometry —\u003c\/b\u003e The spine curves downward symmetrically toward the point, giving the tip added structural support and preventing snapping when plunging into rigid mediums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEnhanced Leverage —\u003c\/b\u003e Paired with the flat, slim No.4 handle, this setup lets you choke up your grip safely to transfer maximum leverage directly onto the broad curve of the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedical, Veterinary \u0026amp; Laboratory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVeterinary Surgery \u0026amp; Taxidermy —\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptional for large-animal procedures, thick hide preparation, muscle tissue separation, and clean caping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAdvanced Podiatry —\u003c\/b\u003e Efficient reduction of massive calluses, sweeping skin paring, and major hyperkeratosis management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAnatomy \u0026amp; Pathology Labs —\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for post-mortem tissue sampling, organ sectioning, and handling large specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSterilisation —\u003c\/b\u003e Handle supports repeatable autoclave cycles. Blades are supplied non-sterile and must be sterilised before any clinical or patient interaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJewellery, Crafts \u0026amp; Creative Arts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLeatherworking \u0026amp; Saddlery —\u003c\/b\u003e Long, smooth skiving actions, slicing heavy vegetable-tanned straps, and trimming thick outsoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWoodcarving \u0026amp; Prototyping —\u003c\/b\u003e Roughing out softwoods, carving industrial modelling foam, and slicing thick rubber casting moulds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"display: inline; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBookbinding \u0026amp; Restoration —\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-duty board cutting, spine cleaning, and splitting dense composite materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the No.23 blade different from a No.10 or No.10A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe No.10 is a small curved blade and the No.10A is a small straight-edge blade. The No.23 is a significantly larger, broader, leaf-shaped blade featuring a much deeper curve and a more robust spine, making it far better suited for heavy cutting and slicing through dense or thick materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I put these blades on an X-Acto or standard hobby knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Swann-Morton tools use a dedicated flat slide-on slot mechanism. They will not fit into standard round collet-style craft handles such as X-Acto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the handle be put in an autoclave?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The authentic Swann-Morton No.3 handle is made from surgical stainless steel and is fully compatible with professional autoclaves and chemical sanitisation baths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these blades sterile out of the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These blades are non-sterile and individually wrapped in foil for protection. If you are using them in a medical or veterinary environment, they must be run through a sterilisation cycle before patient contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a carbon steel blade last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn medical and podiatry environments, blades are single-use and changed between every patient session to ensure safety and peak sharpness. For craft and studio use, swap the blade out the moment you notice any resistance or pulling on your material.\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. Everything in this kit is 100% genuine, manufactured by Swann-Morton at their facility in Sheffield, England. Not replicas or third-party copies.\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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