About

Swann-Morton Limited is based in Sheffield, England and employs around 350 people producing 1.5 million surgical and craft blades each day. Swann-Morton surgical and craft blades are sold to over 100 countries throughout the World with over two thirds of production being exported.

The success of Swann-Morton Limited can be attributed to its unique culture and the philosophies of the founders who started the company in 1932. Walter Swann, a craft apprentice, and Alfred Morton, a metallurgist, founded a razor blade manufacturing company, W. R. Swann & Co, that has refined its expertise over many years and now produces scalpel handles, scalpel blades and craft blades trading as Swann-Morton Limited.

Swann-Morton has always been based in Sheffield, which is synonymous with the finest quality carbon and stainless steels. The expertise accumulated over 70 years has contributed to current manufacturing techniques that produce consistently high quality cutting performance.

For further information on scalpels and surgical blades please visit our medical products site - swann-morton.com

Our Products

Range

ACM - Arts, Craft and Modellers

ACM No. 1 Handle

ACM No.1 light duty Handle Set complete with 1 x No.11 Blade and Guard sealed in an attractive point of sale clam pack.

ACM No. 2 Handle

ACM No.2 medium duty Handle Set complete with 1 x No.2 Blade and Guard sealed in an attractive point of sale clam pack.

ACM No. 5 Handle

ACM No.5 Handle Set complete with 1 x No.28 Blade and Guard sealed in an attractive point of sale clam pack.

ACM Set

The ACM Tool Set or Hobby Kit is a comprehensive set of 13 precision ground carbon steel blades, together with 3 handles.

General Craft

Plastic Craft Tool

The Craft Tool knife is an ideal tool for marquetry, modelling, craft, studio work and horticulture.

Stainless Steel Craft Tool

The Swann-Morton Stainless Steel Craft Tool Handle , combining durability with ergonomic design and incorporating a trade mark ring pattern finger grip are now in stock.

Trimaway

Purposely designed as an economic throwaway knife, the Trimaway has a nylon-based handle with a fixed blade.

Heavy Duty Craft

Ergonomic No.5 Handle

The "new" black Swann-Morton No.5 Ergonomic Handle is compatible with any blade shapes included in the No.3 fitment range such as the 10A and 11. Providing another option for Swann-Morton crafters these handles are designed to maximise performance and dexterity whilst featuring a textured surface finish for ease and comfort of grip whilst minimising fatigue.

Ergonomic No.6 Handle

The "new" Maroon Swann-Morton No.6 Ergonomic Handle is compatible with any blade shapes included in the No.4 fitment range such as the 25A and 26. Providing another option for Swann-Morton crafters these handles are designed to maximise performance and dexterity whilst featuring a textured surface finish for ease and comfort of grip whilst minimising fatigue.

SM0-R Handle

The SM0-R is a heavy duty cast metal retractable handle particularly suitable for woodwork, crafts and model making and the cutting edge requirements of the handy person and D.I.Y. enthusiast.

SM00 Handle

The SM00 handle is a fixed heavy-duty cast metal handle particularly suitable for woodwork, crafts and model making and the cutting edge requirements of the handy person and D.I.Y. enthusiast.

SMOR-II Trimming Knife

With PCABS handle that features a forward position to assist with easy blade fitment and removal.

Supa-R

The Supa-R is a heavy duty cast metal handle particularly suitable for artwork, crafts and model making.

Supatool

The Supatool is a fixed heavy-duty cast metal handle particularly suitable for artwork, crafts and model making.

Professional Range Scalpels

Acrylic Craft Handle 5A

Especially for the Craft Professional and enthusiast, Swann-Morton has produced the 5A acrylic handle combined with a stainless steel bayonet fitting to provide the craft user with a firmer grip and more lateral strength and stability when cutting. The handle is compatible with the standard No.3 range of surgical blades

Acrylic Craft Handle 6A

Especially for the Craft Professional and enthusiast, Swann-Morton has produced the 6A acrylic handle combined with a stainless steel bayonet fitting to provide the craft user with a firmer grip and more lateral strength and stability when cutting. The handle is compatible with the standard No.4 range of surgical blades.

No.3 Handle sets

The Professional Range of blades and handles are produced with Craft 'Professionals' and enthusiasts in mind.

No.4 Handle Sets

The Professional Range of blades and handles are produced with Craft 'Professionals' and enthusiasts in mind.

Qlicksmart BladeFLASK

Qlicksmart BladeFLASK provides a simply safer way to remove a surgical / craft blade from a No.3 and No.4 handle and store it safely until disposal.

Retractaway Premium

The Premium retractaway knife is easily recognisable with its Reflex Blue handle