What is the difference between a #3 and #4 scalpel handle?
Miltex 3 Scalpel Handle, 5", Rustless, Nickel Plated, Fits Blade Sizes 10, 11, 12, 12B, 15 & 15C
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Mar 30, 2026 - 03:51 PM
The main difference between a #3 and a #4 scalpel handle is their size and the blades they accommodate. For example, the Miltex 3 Scalpel Handle, 5", rustless and nickel plated, is a #3 handle that fits blades 10, 11, 12, 12B, 15, and 15C, ideal for finer, more precise surgical work. In contrast, a #4 handle is larger and fits blades numbered 20–25, which are used for making larger incisions.
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Miltex 3 Scalpel Handle, 5", Rustless, Nickel Plated, Fits Blade Sizes 10, 11, 12, 12B, 15 & 15C
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