I like the Schick Platinum Plus blades as well. The thicker 
injector-style blades flex less than other types.

Geoff


William Ares wrote:

>My lab recently bought a Leica VT1000S vibrating microtome and as I was unhappy with the saphire blade that the model was offered with, we have been circulating through numerous brands of disposable metal blades.  Does anyone have a suggestion regarding disposable blades for cutting fixed and live brain tissue?  Thx in advance.
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>William Ares
>Research Technician
>Labratory of Molecular and Developmental Neuroscience
>Weill Medical College of Cornell University
>Tel: (212) 746 5056
>Email: wia2005@med.cornell.edu
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