In my experience even with the harder high profile blades for denser tissues such as bone I still prefer to use permanent tungsten carbide blades I have to send out to get sharpened. The high profile disposable blades seem to vibrate too much for me even the heavier tungsten ones for bone.
Patsy Ruegg, HT(ASCP)QIHC IHCtech 12635 Montview Blvd. Ste.215 Aurora, CO 80045 720-859-4060 fax 720-859-4110 www.ihctech.net www.ihcrg.org -----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Monfils, Paul Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 8:17 AM To: Nancy Schmitt; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] low profile vs. hi profile blades In my opinion it doesn't make a lot of difference which type you use, since all you actually use is the 2mm or so that extends beyond the edge of the knife holder. What is crucial is that you use the type of blade your knife holder is designed for. If you try to use high profile blades in a low profile knife holder, or vice versa, you will have major problems. Also, high profile blades are available in a heavier, less flexible form for cutting denser tissues. I don't think the low profile blades offer that option, though I am not certain since I use only the high profile format. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet