Knife handle

[maltbyguy]

Hi all

I have just received a new knife handle and am so impressed with it that I thought you would like to know about it

it is by Veritas they class it as a carving knife but I find that it is useful as my general knife handle for most operations

It will take most blades x acto or scalpel blades . Because it has an oval handle it will not roll off the bench which is a good safety feature . It is not cheap but I feel that it is worth the money

 

http://www.veritastools.com/Products/Page.aspx?p=63

[kurtvd19]

Can you show us a photo with one of the scalpel blades they call spear?  Looks great but I am concerned about how much of the blade is exposed - doesn't lok like enough would be exposed.

Thanks,

Kurt

[tlevine]

Kurt, in the photo from left to right are #12, #15 and #11 blades.  The drop-off angle on the non-cutting side varies by manufacturer.  The #12 is also called a tonsil blade (you can guess why).

[kurtvd19]

Thanks Toni.  Looking at the handle more carefully I will stick with the aluminum scalpel handle I have been using as it allows the entire length of the cutting edge of the blade to be used.

Kurt

[WaltB]

I've had one of these Veritas knives from Lee Valley for years. Mine does not have the removable end cap, but it is the same knife. I find it to be one of my best tools. i use it and its blades for all my really delicate work. The blades (at least the ones i bought) come individually wrapped. The  reason i like them is that they are very, very sharp.

Walt

[maltbyguy]

Hi sorry for the delay in replying

you can fit the blade at any length

I use standard scalpel blades from Swan Morton I find them to me reasonably priced and very sharp