Microtome Knife Strop
Item Name Code (INC) 18752
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An item used for honing and finishing microtome knives and razors. Designed to give a final edge when needed for quality sectioning.
Additional Information for Microtome Knife Strop
A Microtome Knife Strop is a type of laboratory equipment used in histology and pathology laboratories. It is specifically designed to sharpen and maintain the cutting edge of microtome knives.
Microtome knives are used in microtomy, a technique used to prepare thin sections of tissue samples for microscopic examination. Over time, the cutting edge of the microtome knife can become dull and less effective. The Microtome Knife Strop helps to restore the sharpness of the knife by honing the blade.
The Microtome Knife Strop typically consists of a flat surface made of leather or other fine-grained material. The knife is gently stroked back and forth across the strop, which helps to realign and refine the cutting edge. This process helps to ensure clean and precise sectioning of tissue samples.
Microtome Knife Strops are essential tools in histology and pathology laboratories, as they help to maintain the quality of tissue sections and improve the accuracy of microscopic examination.
Related Item Names for INC 18752 Microtome Knife Strop
NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 18752 Microtome Knife Strop Page 1 of 1
- KKS756
- RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 4
- APARAT ASCUTIT CUTITE MICROTOM
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4