Slice®'s 10568 Ceramic Scalpel (Replaceable Blade) has a slim, flat handle (only 4.1 mm thick), is capable of reaching into tight spaces, and includes a replaceable 10518 Slice safety blade. The 10568 uses the same blades as the Slice Craft Knife: non-magnetic, non-sparking, non-conductive, chemically inert, and rust free. The blades are autoclave-friendly and safe up to 1600 degrees Celsius, while the handle is lightly weighted for balance and stability. Why Slice?• Slice patented safety blades are safer than traditional blades• Slice blades last up to 11.2x longer than steel blades• fewer blade changes means less downtime and fewer injuries• Slice blades never rust, do not conduct electricity, are non-sparking, and are non-magnetic• Slice blades are oil and lubricant free• safer finger-friendly® edge cuts materials effectively• blades are 100 percent recyclable