Random Thought - Scalpels

chris_r · 7 May 2006 at 23:55

Hey guys,

I was talking to my mum and my aunt has to get an op, while i awake and it got me thinking, i'd be pooping myself getting an op, nevermind getting one while awake.

Anyway, they seem to tear/cut the skin with scalpels and whenever i have seen them on TV, they look like they don't even push the blade againstthe skin at all.

How sharp are they and do they hurt, aspecially while being awake. I know this is a bit random, but i would love an answer. Best of luck to my aunt too, who his having a few things replaced.

chris_r · 7 May 2006 at 23:59

Mic said:
Scalperls are extremely sharp, i use them for model making and beleive me, you do not want to slip while using them.

Are the model making ones the same as medical ones? I have no plans of using one, i hate sharp objects, i have an habit of cutting my bread in half rather then triangles.

chris_r · 8 May 2006 at 00:03

Mr Joshua said:
Same here and they hurt like any other razor blade when you slip!

Personal expierence? ouch

Scalpels is an instrument i wont be learning to play

chris_r · 8 May 2006 at 00:05

Mic said:
Ah so they are the same as mine. It uses disposable heads, but the handle is steel. And its got a bit of weight to ot

I decided to Google a bit, i quickly learnt the modeling ones are practicly the same only the medical ones have a flat grip where has modeling ones may have a 'hand friendly grip'

Also, it's good are are disposable, the thought of using a second, third etc used one makes me cringe cleaned or not

chris_r · 8 May 2006 at 00:19

What do you guys model/create? any pics?

chris_r · 8 May 2006 at 00:37

Mr Joshua, looks impressive. Very impressive.

Any pics of completed jobs?

chris_r · 8 May 2006 at 01:21

So i am guessing these poor people with injuries who get a good ole scalping have scars for life?

Bit of a strange topic really, glad i made it though