The Swann Morton Stainless Steel No. 3 Scalpel Handle Graduated to Unit is a narrow point handle. The scalpel handle is machine washable, it is desirable to put the handles in baskets with the nozzle up. This arrangement avoids damaging the clamping zone of the blade area, which prolongs the life of the handle, which is estimated to be at least 5 years. All steel and alloy handles to be properly cleaned must be autoclaved at 134 ° C for 30 minutes. A color change of the handle may occur during this operation.