Quick Answer: The Razor is a sectioning razor for cutting thin slices of plant and animal tissue for microscope slides. It has a high-carbon steel, hollow-ground blade with a 75 mm cutting edge and a folding polymer handle.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
High-carbon steel blade with a 75 mm cutting edge
Hollow-ground to reduce friction while sectioning
Folding polymer handle
Suits bench-type and hand microtomes
Passivated to resist laboratory chemicals
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Blade material
High-carbon steel
Cutting edge length
75 mm
Handle
Polymer, folding design
Grind type
Hollow-ground
Compatibility
Bench-type and hand microtomes
About This Product
Students use a sectioning razor to cut thin cross-sections of stems, roots and leaves, or of tissue held in a microtome, so that cell layers can be stained and seen under a microscope. It is a common tool in botany and histology practicals at college and vocational level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the razor be used with a microtome?
Yes. It is suited to both bench-type and hand microtomes.
