Stainless Steel, Disposable Microtome Blade Holders which fit most microtomes and cryostats. If you are looking for a system that combines the quality cutting characteristics of reusable blades with the convenience and consistency of disposable ones our blade holders are your answer.
Versatile - The holders are designed to readily accommodate blades of differing thickness. Such adaptability allows the histologist maximum flexibility especially when difficult tissues are encountered.
Durable - Because we use the highest quality stainless steel and the most advanced manufacturing processes, these blade holders are less susceptible to nicks and normal wear and tear.
Convenient - Insert, clamp, adjust the angle, and cut. That's all it takes.
Universal - For the first time, the quality and convenience of disposable blades are available for all rotary microtomes and cryostats - Even the popular Miles Tissue Tek(TM) (adapter required).
1. Standard Microtome Blade Holder
For use with our disposable blades (#63061-01). 100% stainless steel construction. 2 years warranty. Holder measures: 6" (152 mm) L x 1 1/2" (38 mm) W x 7/16" (10 mm) T.
2. Blade Holder with Extended Handle
Same as Standard (#63050) except with an extended handle (E/H) to eliminate knife guard interference. 6 3/8" (160 mm) long.
3. Blade Holder for Low Profile Blades
Same as Standard (#63050) but designed for use with any low profile (L/P) microtome blades, #63063, #63065-LP, #63068-LP.
4. Blade Holder for Low Profile w/Extended Handle
Same as Low Profile (#63050-LP) except with an extended handle (E/H) to eliminate knife guard interference.
5. Blade Holder for High Profile Blade
Same as Standard #63050 but designed for use with any High Profile (H/P) Microtome Blades, #63062-01, #63065-HP, #63068-HP.
6. Blade Holder for High Profile Blades w/ Extended Handle
Same as (#63050-HP) but comes with an Extended Handle (E/H) to eliminate knife guard interference.
7. Universal Blade Handle
Patented SHUR/Sharp™ blade holder designed for interchangeable use of Low and High profile blades.
Cryostat Adapter
Cryostat adapter (C/A) when using our blade holder (#63050) in the Miles TissueTek™ II Cryostat.