Posted 3 years ago
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Member hostacollector showed their red one of these just a little while ago as a "what is it?".
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/305795-red-handle-tool-of-some-kind?in=user
Which prompted me to go find the two I have, one of which is very much like hosta's but for its black (or very, very dark green) color and its "No.5" size imprinted on the end of its handle -- hosta's has a "6" in the same spot but its other imprint is the same "B-P MADE IN U.S.A.". My metal one (surgical stainless steel, probably) is imprinted "BARD-PARKER" on one side and "MADE IN U.S.A." on the other, with a "3" on its handle end. I'm guessing (but don't know for sure) that 'B-P' = 'Bard-Parker' and thus these were all made by the same company. Also guessing that scalpels come in various 'numbered' sizes that Medical Professionals would understand instantly...but I'm not one of them... ;-)
My first couple pics also show a brand new fresh blade still sealed in its foil envelope, and the second couple pics are an attempt to show how the blade (or others of different shape or size) slide then clip onto the (either) handle. In pic 3 the blade has been removed from one handle entirely, in pic 4 it is partially reinstalled on the other -- sliding it a little bit further toward the handle would allow its rear end to 'clip' in place with its own spring tension. Just *be careful* when you try to un-do a blade to switch 'em out -- they're WAY-SHARP (even when technically 'dull') just as a scalpel should be...???!!! ;-) :-) :-)
AO, the safe way to emote the blade from the handle is to clamp a hemostat on it an pull it off (pull back toward the handle, and away from the handle).
Trying to install or remove the blade by hand could really make you regret it, really fast!
Make that remove, not emote!!
No doubt you're ENTIRELY correct with that Watchsearcher?!! I use typical pliers most often myself, but only because I don't work in any actual medical field so they're more common for me. My scalpels live in my 'organ pipe tools' box, where it turns out they're *also* really good for making tiny precise cuts, albeit on stuff that doesn't otherwise bleed by itself...I like that kinda work betterer...
;-) ;-) :-) :-) :-)