BP Handle B-1 – Scalpel Handle No. 3
The B Martin BP Handle B-1 is the standard No. 3 scalpel handle — the most widely used surgical blade holder in the world. With its classic flat body, transverse serrated grip, and precision slip-lock blade slot, the No. 3 is the workhorse handle on every surgical, dental, and podiatry tray. It accepts the full range of small surgical blades used for fine incisions and dissection.
The B-1 is manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished in a satin polish that eliminates glare under operating lights. The flat body carries fine transverse serrations which give the surgeon a firm, non-slip hold whether using a pencil grip or a palm grip. The blade-fitting slot is machined to exact tolerance so that #10-series blades click home positively and stay locked throughout the cut. Every handle is individually inspected and laser-marked with the B Martin identifier before it leaves the workshop. As a reusable instrument, the BP Handle No. 3 is fully autoclavable and designed to withstand hundreds of sterilization cycles without loss of fit, finish, or blade-retention force.
Key Features
- Standard No. 3 pattern — the most common scalpel handle in surgery
- Slip-lock blade-fitting slot compatible with all major blade brands
- Accepts blades #10, #10A, #11, #12, #12D, #13, #14, #15, #15A, #15C, #16
- Fine transverse serrations on flat body for secure gloved grip
- Satin / dull finish — non-reflective under OT lights
- Surgical-grade stainless steel, corrosion-resistant and non-magnetic
- Fully autoclavable at standard steam sterilization cycles
- Reusable precision instrument; OEM branding available on request
Applications & Clinical Uses
BP Handle No. 3 is the standard blade holder for general surgery (fine dissection and small incisions), dental and oral surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, podiatry, dermatology, and veterinary surgery. It is an essential instrument on every operating theatre, clinic, and procedure-room tray.
