Scalpels

It depends... Recreational or professional?

Intent defines the blade.

Personally, I prefer the Swann-Morton No. 3 handle — stainless steel, naturally — paired with the No. 10 blade for general work. It's elegant. Clean. Slightly curved edge, ideal for incisions that matter. The handle itself has this weight, this balance, that feels like it was designed for someone who understands control.