CynamedBox of 100 Scalpel Sterile Blades Carbon Steel Individually Foil Wrapped

I'm an avid crafter and model maker. I read a suggestion to use scalpels instead of x-acto knives for cutting. I bought a separate handle to go with these blades. I love that they are individually wrapped (much easier to grab and go when I work on a project away from home) and much less expensive. They stay sharper for a longer period of time than the x-acto blades. The actual blade is thinner, too, so I can make more accurate cuts. I mainly cut paper, cardstock, balsa wood, and foam core board. I will use these blades from now on.

Worked great

Sometimes you just need something better than an Xacto knife. 100 blades, I'm in my mid 80s, probably won't be buying again.

I do lots of arts and crafts projects with 10A blades. I was running out of 10A blades I had bought a few years ago from Swann Morton, so I decided to buy some more but I wasn't able to find them at an affordable price. These CynaMed surgical blades fit the bill quite nicely. They are also sterilized, so that is a plus!I have only had them for a few days, but so far they are really sharp and strong (I shall try to update once again in the upcoming months and also comment on their durability). I want to see how they compare with the Swann Morton 10A --which even in small projects and a fair amount of pressure their tips break off. So far the blade I am using has not broken.The main difference between the Swann Morton 10A and these is in the top part of the blade. (See attached image) The CynaMed are straight like an X-acto blade, while the Swann Morton are curved at the top. I do not think this will make a difference in my projects, but mights certainly interest someone else.I am giving these blades 4 out of 5 stars because I have yet to try them out for their durability and how they withstand pressure with upcoming projects. I am optimistic they will do well!

I use this as a thread-cutter for sewing, and also as a general craft knife. It's excellent for taking sewing projects apart by cutting the threads instead of the fabric. The thread just jumps apart with the lightest touch of the scalpel. I have also used it to cut sisal mat that my cat shredded on a scratching post so I could replace it with fresh sisal. It did a terrific job of getting through the sisal cleanly and efficiently, much better than a box cutter (though the box cutter might have had a dull blade). It will definitely cut through people too, I got myself once accidentally. I might choose a slightly different curve when I get through this box of 100 blades, I think there's another one with a slightly narrower curved blade that came with my handle that I liked really well also. But these are doing a good job for my purposes.

I’ve make and altered wedding gowns for last 40 years. Best blades ever, right here!! Use these everyday! Sharp, light weight. Cuts like a charm, you must have a steady hand though!! . Use with caution. Blades are clean. And very sharp! I use them in my bridal surgery daily!!

I purchased these blades mainly for hobby purposes. I've found that only 1 in 3 blades are without issue. Many have grind issues, small nicks in the blade, or simply are not sharp enough. Will likely look elsewhere in the future. It could be that these blades are simply not made to be suitable for my uses. Takeaway: the blades are fine, but if you want consistent razor sharpness, look elsewhere.

This blade size is a little bigger than I normally use, but have no complaints. I use them for cutting and transferring agar based gourmet mushroom cultures primarily; as well as cutting mushroom tissues for cloning. These blades are considerably more cost efficient than my previous source. I've had no uptick or new contaminant, so the sterilization seems effective for my purposes. I've reused blades for various cutting task and they've held up.