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Havalon Piranta-Edge vs Havalon Piranta Stag

Havalon Piranta-Edge runs a 2.75″ scalpel blade in 420J2; Havalon Piranta Stag runs 2.75″ of scalpel in Stainless.

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  • Havalon Piranta-Edge · Scalpel
    2.75″ blade · 1.52 oz · ~0.49″ tall
  • Havalon Piranta Stag · Scalpel
    2.75″ blade · ~0.5″ tall (derived) · family outline
Length and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Outlines traced from makers' photos, except where marked as the shape family's.
SpecHavalonHavalon Piranta-EdgeCheck priceHavalonHavalon Piranta StagBuy from Havalon
Blade length2.75″2.75″
Overall length7.25″7.375″
Weight1.52 oz—
Blade shapeScalpelScalpel
Steel420J2Stainless
LockLinerLiner
Handle materialABSPolymer
Price bandBudgetBudget

Tinted rows are where these two differ.

The steel difference

420J2

Soft and very rust-resistant. Used almost exclusively for replaceable blades, where it is thrown away rather than sharpened.

Stainless

The maker does not publish a grade. Treat it as mid-tier cutlery stainless.