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Overview

Knife 16 cm, profile c (plane on both sides, for paraffin and frozen sections). Knife case included

For the different sectioning requirements in histology, research, biology and specific industrial applications, Leica Microsystems offers top quality microtome knives between 3 and 30 cm in length. For safety reasons, the knives are shipped in a knife case.

For resharpening purposes, the knives should be returned to Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH, Heidelberger Strasse 17-19, D-69226 Nussloch/Germany.

Key Features

  • Made of special tool steel or tungsten carbide
  • Different lengths available
  • Available with profiles c and d, and special cutting angles
  • Resharpening and reconditioning service available

The Leica microtome knives, varying from 3 to 30 cm in length, meet the different sectioning requirements found in histology, research, biology and specific industrial applications. Made of tool steel or tungsten carbide, they are durable, remaining sharp for a large number of sections, and as they can be resharpened they contribute to saving costs in the laboratory. For extra safety the knives are always supplied in a custom-made knife case.

Steel Knives:

  • Profile c (wedge angle 27°, cutting angle 17°)
  • Profile d (wedge angle 45°, cutting angle 35°)
  • Lengths of 12, 16, 22, 25 and 30 cm

Tungsten Carbide Knives:

  • Profile c (wedge angle 27°, cutting angle 17°)
  • Profile d (wedge angle 45°, cutting angle 35°)
  • Lengths of 3, 12, and 16 cm
Recommended knives for rotary and sliding microtomes

Rotary Microtomes:

  • Paraffin sections: Profile c, 16 cm, steel knife
  • Resin sections: Profile d, 16 cm, tungsten carbide
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    Sliding Microtomes:

    • Paraffin sections: Profile c, 16 cm or up to 30 cm, steel knife
    • Resin sections (heavy-duty microtome Leica SM2500): Profile d, 16 cm, tungsten carbide knife