Swann Morton

Swann Morton Blades and Handles

Swann Morton has been manufacturing precision cutting instruments in Sheffield since 1932, making them one of the most trusted names in scalpel blades and craft knives. Used across surgery, taxidermy, leatherwork, and scale modelling, their blades are renowned for consistent sharpness, reliable quality, and long-lasting performance that hobbyists depend on.

At Scale Model Shop, we stock a comprehensive range of Swann Morton blades and handles to suit every cutting task. Whether you are removing parts cleanly from a sprue, trimming flash, scribing panel lines, or applying fine detail work, the right blade makes a measurable difference to your results. Swann Morton tools give you the control and precision that demanding modelling work requires.

Swann Morton Blades

Swann Morton produce a wide variety of blade profiles, each engineered for specific cutting applications. The No.10A blade is our best-selling option and a firm favourite with scale modellers. Its curved, pointed profile is ideal for controlled cuts on delicate parts, making it well suited to plastic kit assembly and fine detail trimming. Blades are supplied in packs and are individually foil-wrapped to protect the cutting edge right up until the moment you need them.

Other popular profiles include straight-edged blades for long, clean cuts and pointed blades for intricate or angled work. All Swann Morton blades are manufactured from high-grade carbon steel or stainless steel and are produced to exacting tolerances, ensuring consistent fit across the full range of compatible handles.

Swann Morton Handles

Swann Morton handles are designed for precision, comfort, and long periods of use without fatigue. Available in a range of sizes to suit different blade types, the handles feature a knurled grip for secure control during fine cutting work. Robust and lightweight, they are built to last and accept replacement blades quickly and safely.

Safety and Blade Disposal

Swann Morton blades are surgical-grade and extremely sharp. Always fit and remove blades using a safe blade-change technique, and dispose of used blades responsibly in a sharps container or blade bank. Never attempt to remove a blade by hand.