Disposable Sterile Scalpels (Pack of 5)
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Description
Description
These disposable sterile scalpels come 5 to a pack, each individually wrapped with a #10 tempered high-carbon stainless steel blade and a protective blade cap — ready for agar work, tissue cloning and grain-to-grain transfers.
The ergonomic plastic handle has a ruler on the side for quick reference, and the blade makes clean, precise cuts that won't snag agar. Because each scalpel is single-use, you avoid the cross-contamination risk that comes with reusing the same blade across multiple cultures — one of the simplest ways to keep your sterile technique tight.
- 5Scalpels per pack
- #10Blade
- StainlessHigh-carbon, tempered
- SterileIndividually wrapped
- CappedBlade protector
Why growers use disposable scalpels
- Sterile every time – Individually wrapped, so each cut starts with a fresh, sterile blade.
- Clean cuts – A tempered high-carbon stainless steel #10 blade slices agar cleanly without snagging.
- Built for mycology – Sized and shaped for agar wedge transfers, tissue cloning and grain-to-grain work.
- Safe handling – A protective cap covers the blade until you're ready.
- Comfortable grip – Ergonomic plastic handle with a side ruler for quick reference.
What's included
- 5 individually wrapped sterile scalpels, each with a #10 blade, ergonomic handle and protective blade cap
How to use them
- Set up clean. Work in front of a flow hood or inside a still air box.
- Open a fresh scalpel. Unwrap it and remove the blade cap only when you're ready to cut.
- Make your cut. Slice a clean wedge of agar, a small piece of tissue, or trim away a contaminated sector.
- Transfer. Move the wedge or tissue to a fresh plate, grain jar or spawn bag.
- Discard. Use a new scalpel for the next culture to avoid cross-contamination.
Single-use only: Replace the scalpel between cultures to maintain sterility, and dispose of used blades safely with the cap in place.
Where mycologists use them
- Agar wedge transfers – Slice clean sections of colonized agar to move strong genetics from plate to plate.
- Tissue cloning – Take a small piece of fruiting body tissue and place it on a fresh plate to start a new culture.
- Grain-to-grain transfers – Open colonized spawn bags or jars and split clean grain into fresh vessels.
- Contamination trimming – Cut away contaminated sectors on agar plates to rescue clean growth.
- Spore prints – Separate mushroom caps from stems for sterile print work.
They're also handy for dissections, crafting and other detailed hobby work.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 5 scalpels per pack |
| Blade | #10, tempered high-carbon stainless steel |
| Handle | Ergonomic plastic with side ruler |
| Packaging | Individually wrapped, sterile, with protective blade cap |
| Intended use | Single-use; replace between cultures to maintain sterility |
Pairs well withPre-sterilized agar plates, lab poly film and liquid culture syringes. New to agar? Read our 2026 guide to using agar plates.
FAQ
Are the scalpels sterile?
Yes. Each scalpel is individually wrapped and sterile, with a protective cap over the blade.
What blade size are they?
Each scalpel has a #10 blade made of tempered high-carbon stainless steel.
Can I reuse them?
They're designed for single use. Use a fresh scalpel for each culture to avoid cross-contamination.
What are they used for in mushroom growing?
Agar wedge transfers, tissue cloning, grain-to-grain transfers, trimming contaminated sectors and separating caps for spore prints.
How many come in a pack?
Five individually wrapped scalpels.
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