Scalpel
Product Code : SCL-CL-11923
Scalpel (SKU SCL-CL-11923) is a 14 cm metal-handled cutting instrument for small, controlled incisions in dissection and specimen preparation. Its reusable handle takes detachable single-use blades, so a fresh edge can be fitted when one dulls. It suits school biology, B.Sc. zoology and botany labs and anatomy teaching rooms. Science Lab Supplies prepares quotations for the scalpel and sends it from Ambala, India, to schools, colleges, training institutes, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
The table shows each specification of the 14 cm detachable-blade scalpel. In short, it is a small, ultra-thin instrument with a reusable metal handle that securely holds detachable single-use blades, built for precise, controlled cuts rather than force, such as opening specimens, cutting thin plant sections and trimming tissues.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-CL-11923 |
| Material | Metal |
| Length | 14 cm |
| Profile | Small, ultra-thin instrument |
| Handle | Reusable metal handle |
| Blades | Detachable, single-use blades fitted securely to the handle |
| Cutting action | Highly controlled, precise incisions rather than raw cutting power |
| Application | Anatomical dissection and intricate work requiring accuracy |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for the Scalpel
In teaching labs the scalpel suits dissection and section cutting, where clean, controlled cuts matter more than force. With it, students can open preserved specimens, cut transverse sections of stems and roots and trim small tissue samples before mounting them on slides for study.
- Class 11–12 biology: dissecting flowers and cutting transverse sections of stems and leaves, checked under a x10 Magnifier.
- B.Sc. zoology practicals: opening preserved specimens held in place with Dissecting Pins to study internal organs.
- B.Sc. botany practicals: preparing thin sections for staining and viewing on the Compound Biological Microscope.
- Anatomy teaching labs: trimming tissues during demonstration dissections.
Scalpel blades are very sharp. Fit and remove blades with forceps rather than fingers, dispose of used blades in a sharps container, and let students use the instrument only under teacher supervision.
Standard Scope of Supply
The Scalpel is supplied as described above, a 14 cm reusable metal handle for detachable blades. Whether blades are included, and in what number, is confirmed on the quotation, and spare blades, forceps or a dissecting board can be added to the same order.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Scalpels can be quoted per dissection group, with spare blades for the term. Request a quotation for any quantity and it will state the packing, delivery time and price; forceps, needles and other school chemistry lab equipment in India can go on the same quotation.
Holding an Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies can ship to buyers in Iraq, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia and Tanzania. Note the number of dissection groups and any spare blades in the enquiry cart, or explain your practical schedule on the contact page; if the purchase runs through a tender, the lab tender page has the details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the scalpel use replaceable blades?
Yes. The reusable metal handle is designed to hold detachable single-use blades securely, so a blunt blade can be replaced while the handle is kept for further dissection practicals.
How long is the scalpel?
The instrument is 14 cm long, which gives a comfortable grip for controlled cutting during dissection, while the small, ultra-thin form allows accurate work on fine plant and animal tissues.
Who supplies the Scalpel?
Science Lab Supplies, located in Ambala, India, can quote the scalpel for schools, colleges and tender contractors, either on its own or as part of a dissection set with forceps and needles.
Is the scalpel safe for students?
It is a sharp cutting tool, so it should be used only under supervision, with blades changed using forceps and discarded in a sharps container after each practical session.
Related Dissection Instruments and Slide Supplies
Dissection and section cutting call for several instruments used together. These items from the Chemistry Lab and Dissecting and Surgical ranges complete a student dissection and slide-preparation kit and can be listed on one quotation with the scalpel.
- Forceps — stainless steel with serrated tips, in 14 cm and 20 cm lengths.
- Preparatory Needle — straight 14 cm needle for separating tissue and guiding coverslips.
- Scalpel Fixed — stainless steel, 150 mm overall, with 35 mm or 45 mm blades.
- Scalpel Handles Stainless Steel — No. 3 for blades 10 to 15, No. 4 for blades 20 to 25.
- Student Dissecting Set — ten stainless steel instruments in a PVC case.
- Dissecting Board — soft wood with raised edges, in 550 x 400 and 450 x 300 mm.
- Glass Microscope Slides — flat, transparent mounting slides, 150 per box.
- Cover Glasses — clear 24 x 24 mm covers placed over mounted specimens.
Browse the full Chemistry Lab range, the Dissecting and Surgical range, or all school lab equipment.
Last updated: 9 October 2026
