Swann Morton Carbon Steel Surgical Blade (No. 10 (Box of 100))

As someone who manufactures and develops products, I’m used to the occasional hiccup in production — but recently, a supplier failed to make a very minor adjustment to the injection moulding process. The result? Around 5,000 units with a small rubber flare that needed to be trimmed cleanly before packing. Returning the entire batch simply wasn’t an option, so I decided to tackle the issue myself. My first thought was to use a standard box cutter knife — but that turned out to be far too clumsy and imprecise for the level of accuracy I needed. What I required was something surgical — quite literally. That’s when I came across the “Swann Morton Carbon Steel Surgical Blades (No. 10 – Box of 100)” on Amazon. At less than 20p per blade, they looked like a far more economical and effective solution, so I ordered a box along with the compatible Swann Morton stainless steel handle. As always, Prime delivery had them on my doorstep the very next day. Within minutes of opening the box, I had a blade carefully fitted and was ready to start. The No. 10 blade was a perfect choice for the task — its slight curved tip provided smooth, controlled motion during trimming, allowing me to remove the flares quickly and cleanly without damaging the surrounding material. The fit to the handle was snug and secure, and once locked in, it felt rock-solid with no movement at all. These blades are razor-sharp right out of the packet, so a steady hand (and in my case, a rubber-coated work glove for safety when changing blades) is highly recommended. I was pleasantly surprised at how long each blade stayed sharp — much longer than expected — which saved time and reduced waste. For anyone needing precision cutting, model work, or fine trimming, these Swann Morton blades are exceptional. They combine surgical-grade sharpness, professional reliability, and genuine value for money. They solved what could have been a major production headache for me — quickly, efficiently, and without compromise. Highly recommended — a professional-grade tool that’s well worth keeping in your kit.

Excellent quality as you would expect. Uber sharp! I use them in my workshop knives as recommended by Paul Sellers. Can’t go wrong

Excellent purchase. Bought s few times.

Packaging has changed, 5 blades in one pack. Understand the foil on each but means blades are out of packaging

Not for me

Great quality - a newly sharp blade always close by. And at a good price - and easy to install in the handle. Highly recommended.

Brilliant

I use these blades for scale modelling and so far they seem to working very well. No complaints from me.