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Blade system

Four rectangular blade dispensers in red, yellow, grey, and blue, each with a matching razor blade placed in front of them on a white background.

Accu-Edge® Disposable Microtome Blades

Accu-Edge® blades have earned their reputation as the premium disposable microtome blade. Histotechnologist insist on Accu-Edge® to achieve superior ribbons virtually eliminating artifacts often seen in lower quality blades.
A blue and gray Accu-Edge low profile blade dispenser with one loose razor blade placed in front of it on a white background.

Tissue-Tek® Accu-Edge® Low Profile Blades

Tissue-Tek® Accu-Edge® Low Profile Blades are designed for low profile blade holders and have ultra-sharp edges to deliver superior performance and durability.  Ideal for thin sections from paraffin blocks with soft tissue.
A yellow and clear plastic dispenser labeled "Tissue-Tek 4980" contains microtome blades, with one blade removed and placed in front.

Tissue-Tek® Feather® A35 Durable Low Profile Blades

Tissue-Tek® Feather® A35 Durable Low Profile Blades are designed for low profile blade holders and have ultra-sharp edges to deliver superior performance and durability.  Ideal for sectioning thin ribbons from paraffin blocks with hard tissue.
A red and blue plastic tissue block trimmer with a metal blade placed in front of it on a white background.

Tissue-Tek® Feather® Low Profile Blades

Tissue-Tek® Feather® Low Profile Blades are designed for low profile blade holders and have ultra-sharp edges to deliver superior performance and durability.
A brown and red dispenser labeled "Acu-Edge High Profile Microtome Blades" with a single metal blade displayed in front of it.

Tissue-Tek® Accu-Edge® High Profile Blades

Tissue-Tek® Accu-Edge® High Profile Blades have ultra-sharp edges to deliver superior performance and durability.  Blades are PTFE coated to reduce friction when sectioning. Applicable for microtomy and cryotomy.