FAQsQ: Are surgical and mini blade samples available?
A: Absolutely. Just let our customer service representative know the size and type that you’d like to try and we can send you a no cost sample immediately.
Q: How many blades come in a box?
A: Typically, all of our surgical blades come in boxes of 100. The exception is our selection of mini and chisel blades. You can purchase those by the dozen, also.
Q: What’s the difference between carbon steel and stainless steel blades?
A: Carbon steel is harder, starts out sharper and cannot be resterilized. Carbon steel blades are designed to be disposable. Stainless steel has more flexibility because it is not as hard, but it stays sharper longer than carbon steel. Stainless steel can be resterilized.
Q: Can I use a regular #8 handle with 25XT blades?
A: No. You must use an #8XT handle with 25XT blades.