Beaver Scalpel Handle
Also known as: Beaver blade handle, Beaver chuck knife handle
Slim, usually round knurled handle with a chuck or collet that holds Beaver-type mini blades for fine incisions.
Reusable hand instrument
About the Beaver Scalpel Handle
A Beaver scalpel handle is a reusable handle for the small Beaver-type surgical blades (often sold as mini-blades). Registry listings describe it as a round, knurled stainless-steel handle with a collet or chuck that grips the blade, which is why it is also called a chuck knife handle. It is classified with reusable scalpel handles: an interchangeable part that forms a scalpel once a compatible blade is fitted.
This differs from the familiar Bard-Parker style handles (No. 3, No. 4, No. 7), where each blade family is made with a fitment that matches one handle size. Beaver mini-blades are single-use stainless-steel blades.
Handles come in different lengths, diameters and grip textures from different makers; check that the handle and blade system match.
Product reference: Rigor Instruments — official product page. The listed company is shown as a source; check the catalogue for its role as manufacturer or supplier.
Common uses
- Holding Beaver-type mini blades for fine cutting and dissection
Catalogue listings from manufacturers
| Brand | Catalogue item | Model no. | Size / length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor Instruments | Beaver Scalpel Handle (RI-S-1035) | RI-S-1035 | Official site ↗ | |
| Lenox Surgical Instruments | Scalpel Handle 4” beaver handle | LS03-02 | 4” | Official site ↗ |
2 items listed in manufacturers’ own online catalogues, with sizes and model numbers as published. Check the exact item on the manufacturer’s page before ordering.
Companies offering this instrument
Rigor Instruments
Sialkot, Pakistan
Sialkot surgical instrument manufacturer with its own factory, offering spine, laparoscopy and obstetrics instruments and custom orders.
Shown only where the company’s own catalogue or website lists this instrument.
Further reading
- How to Read a Surgical Instrument CataloguePatterns, lengths, tips, locks, materials and finishes: the catalogue terms buyers need to compare instrument offers like for…
- Stainless Steel Grades and Finishes for Surgical InstrumentsMartensitic vs austenitic steel, ISO 7153-1 and ASTM F899, tungsten carbide inserts, titanium, and satin vs mirror finishes…
- How Surgical Instruments Are Made: From Forging to PassivationA step-by-step look at how reusable surgical instruments are made: steel choice, forging, machining, heat treatment, grinding, polishing…
Questions about the Beaver Scalpel Handle
What is a Beaver Scalpel Handle used for?
Slim, usually round knurled handle with a chuck or collet that holds Beaver-type mini blades for fine incisions.
What other names is the Beaver Scalpel Handle known by?
The Beaver Scalpel Handle is also known as Beaver blade handle, Beaver chuck knife handle.
Where can I find catalogue listings for the Beaver Scalpel Handle?
2 items matching this pattern are listed from manufacturers’ own online catalogues: Lenox Surgical Instruments (1) and Rigor Instruments (1). The catalogue table gives each model number and size as published, with a link to the official product page.
Which companies offer the Beaver Scalpel Handle?
Companies whose own catalogues list the Beaver Scalpel Handle include Rigor Instruments. Check the exact pattern and size with the company.
Which instruments are related to the Beaver Scalpel Handle?
Other knives & scalpel handles in this directory include Abraham Tonsil Knife, Catlin Amputation Knife, Esmarch Plaster Knife and Fowler Tonsil Knife. See all knives & scalpel handles.
What should I check when sourcing scalpel handles and knives?
- Pattern and size: compare the handle number or size and the blade sizes it takes with the supplier’s catalogue drawing or a sample.
- Material: confirm the exact steel grade or alloy in the supplier’s documentation, such as the material specification or certificate.
- Finish and any coating, as stated by the supplier.
- Regulatory marking or registration required in your target market (see medical device certifications).
- Reprocessing: the cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation instructions in the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
Sources
- rigorinstruments.com/general-surgical-instruments/beaver-scalpel-handle-ri-s-1035/
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/00840516131443
- accessgudid.nlm.nih.gov/devices/30886158004418
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalpel
Last checked 29 Oct 2026. Information is general reference, not clinical guidance.
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