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PELCO® Diamond Knives

ultramicrotomy, cryo, histology and materials applications

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pelco diamond knives
  1. Perfectly smooth sections from 0.1µm to 5µm.

  2. Hydrophilic diamond surface draws water to the edge for easy sectioning.

  3. Flawless, jewel quality diamond crystal, in sizes from 1 to 8mm.

  4. Maximum sectioning stability is assured by molecular welding between diamond and stainless steel shank.

  5. Highly inert and strong bonding material is unharmed by solvents.

  6. Eight different boat styles and seven types for all ultramicrotomy, cryo, histology and materials applications.

diamond knife quality control

Quality Control / Guarantee

Passing through 25 quality control tests and 10 tests to reach flawless quality, you expect perfect sections free of striations and compression. Guarantee: You must be totally satisfied with the knife's performance.

diamond knife precision

Smooth, Precise Cuts

Actual magnified photo of a ribbon being cut from a specimen block using one of our fine diamond knives. Notice the smoothness.

diamond knives materials

Carefully Selected Materials

The diamond knives are produced from carefully selected jewel quality octahedral diamonds. Each crystal is cleaved along its natural lattice into several thin plates which are microscopically screened.

diamond knife workmanship

Precision Workmanship

Each plate is welded onto a steel shank and following that is a high precision series of processes to lap and polish the diamond into what is unquestionably the sharpest cutting tool made. The radius of the diamond knife edge is about 50 Ångstroms (5nm) or 30 carbon atoms and the entire length of its edge must be defect free to the same dimensions. Ultimately an exhaustive final sectioning test is performed through the entire length of the edge. Only if it is flawless is it approved for shipment and packed and sealed in its wood case.

pelco diamond knife diamond knife box Every Diamond Knife is set in a handsome wood case.


BOAT STYLES

diamond knife large boat standard diamond knife boat diamond knife oval cavity boat cylindrical cavity diamond knife boat diamond knife narrow boat wet cryo diamond knife boat dry cryo diamond knife boatt
K
Large
Cylindrical 		M
Wide Oval
Cavity 		S
Standard
Boat 		H
Cylindrical
Cavity
Inclined 		N
Narrow
Deep
Cavity 		W
Cryo
Wet 		D
Cryo
Dry


K

 diamond knife large boat LARGE BOAT WITH CYLINDRICAL CAVITY AND 6° INCLINED TOP, BLACK ANODIZED. SUPPLIED WITH KNIVES WITH EDGES FROM 7 TO 10MM LONG.
diamond knife dimensions

M

 diamond knife oval cavity boat WIDE OVAL CAVITY BOAT, BLACK ANODIZED.
diamond knife dimensions

S

 standard diamond knife boat STANDARD BOAT WITH OVAL CAVITY. BLACK ANODIZED. ALL NEW KNIVES, EXCEPT CRYO AND KNIVES LARGER THAN 7mm ARE SUPPLIED IN THIS BOAT, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED.
diamond knife dimensions

H

 cylindrical cavity diamond knife CYLINDRICAL CAVITY, 6° INCLINED TOP. AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR BLUE.
diamond knife dimensions

N

 diamond knife narrow boat NARROW BOAT WITH DEEP CYLINDRICAL CAVITY, BLACK ANODIZED.
cryo diamond knife

W

 cryo diamond knife FOR WET CRYO SECTIONING. MADE OF STAINLESS STEEL WITH NON-GLARE FINISH AND CYLINDRICAL CAVITY. 6° INCLINED TOP.
cryo diamond knife dimensions

D

 cryo diamond knife FOR DRY CRYO SECTIONING. STAINLESS STEEL NON-GLARE FINISH.


A PELCO® Diamond Knife for every need

a complete listing of knives for various applications
ultramicrotomy diamond knife types cryo wet diamond knife types cryo dry diamond knife types materials science diamond knife types light microscopy diamond knife types histology diamond knife types


ultramicrotomy knife

Standard Ultramicrotomy Diamond Knives

standard diamond knife boatdiamond knife dimensionsSU, Standard

  • Biological, biomedical specimens
  • 25nm - 200nm thickness range
  • Available in edge lengths of 1.5- 6.0mm
  • Knife angle supplied is 45°, unless specified as 35° or 55°
  • Supplied with black anodized "S" Boat (standard), oval cavity

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
R = Resharpen
122-SU-15
Diamond Knife, SU, 1.5mm length, "S" Boat
each
$1,390.00
Qty:
122-SU-15-RResharpen Diamond Knife, SU, 1.5mm lengtheach790.00
Qty:
122-SU-20Diamond Knife, SU, 2.0mm length, "S" Boateach1,590.00
Qty:
122-SU-20-RResharpen Diamond Knife, SU, 2.0mm lengtheach890.00
Qty:
122-SU-25Diamond Knife, SU, 2.5mm length, "S" Boateach1,790.00
Qty:
122-SU-25-RResharpen Diamond Knife, SU, 2.5mm lengtheach990.00
Qty:
122-SU-30Diamond Knife, SU, 3.0mm length, "S" Boateach1,990.00
Qty:
122-SU-30-RResharpen Diamond Knife, SU, 3.0mm lengtheach1,090.00
Qty:
122-SU-35Diamond Knife, SU, 3.5mm length, "S" Boateach2,190.00
Qty:
122-SU-35-RResharpen Diamond Knife, SU, 3.5mm lengtheach1,190.00
Qty:
122-SU-40Diamond Knife, SU, 4.0mm length, "S" Boateach2,390.00
Qty:
122-SU-40-RResharpen Diamond Knife, SU, 4.0mm lengtheach1,290.00
Qty:
122-SU-45Diamond Knife, SU, 4.5mm length, "S" Boateach2,590.00
Qty:
122-SU-45-RResharpen Diamond Knife, SU, 4.5mm lengtheach1,390.00
Qty:
122-SU-50Diamond Knife, SU, 5.0mm length, "S" Boateach2,790.00
Qty:
122-SU-50-RResharpen Diamond Knife, SU, 5.0mm lengtheach1,490.00
Qty:
122-SU-55Diamond Knife, SU, 5.5mm length, "S" Boateach2,990.00
Qty:
122-SU-55-RResharpen Diamond Knife, SU, 5.5mm lengtheach1,590.00
Qty:
122-SU-60Diamond Knife, SU, 6.0mm length, "S" BoateachP.O.R.
Qty:
122-SU-60-RResharpen Diamond Knife, SU, 6.0mm lengtheach1,690.00
Qty:


cryo wet knife

Cryo Wet Ultramicrotomy Diamond Knives

cryo diamond knifecryo diamond knife CW, Cryo Wet

  • Frozen specimens sectioned wet with liquids like ethylene glycol
  • 50nm - 1µm thickness range
  • Available in edge lengths of 1.5 - 6.0mm
  • Knife angle supplied is 45°, unless specified as 35°
  • Supplied with "W" Boat, stainless steel non-glare finish for wet cryo sectioning, cylindrical cavity and 6° inclined top edge

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
R = Resharpen
122-CW-15
Diamond Knife, CW, 1.5mm length, "W" Boat
each
$1,390.00
Qty:
122-CW-15-RResharpen Diamond Knife, CW, 1.5mm lengtheach790.00
Qty:
122-CW-20Diamond Knife, CW, 2.0mm length, "W" Boateach1,590.00
Qty:
122-CW-20-RResharpen Diamond Knife, CW, 2.0mm lengtheach890.00
Qty:
122-CW-25Diamond Knife, CW, 2.5mm length, "W" Boateach1,790.00
Qty:
122-CW-25-RResharpen Diamond Knife, CW, 2.5mm lengtheach990.00
Qty:
122-CW-30Diamond Knife, CW, 3.0mm length, "W" Boateach1,990.00
Qty:
122-CW-30-RResharpen Diamond Knife, CW, 3.0mm lengtheach1,090.00
Qty:
122-CW-35Diamond Knife, CW, 3.5mm length, "W" Boateach2,190.00
Qty:
122-CW-35-RResharpen Diamond Knife, CW, 3.5mm lengtheach1,190.00
Qty:
122-CW-40Diamond Knife, CW, 4.0mm length, "W" Boateach2,390.00
Qty:
122-CW-40-RResharpen Diamond Knife, CW, 4.0mm lengtheach1,290.00
Qty:
122-CW-45Diamond Knife, CW, 4.5mm length, "W" Boateach2,590.00
Qty:
122-CW-45-RResharpen Diamond Knife, CW, 4.5mm lengtheach1,390.00
Qty:
122-CW-50Diamond Knife, CW, 5.0mm length, "W" Boateach2,790.00
Qty:
122-CW-50-RResharpen Diamond Knife, CW, 5.0mm lengtheach1,490.00
Qty:
122-CW-55Diamond Knife, CW, 5.5mm length, "W" Boateach2,990.00
Qty:
122-CW-55-RResharpen Diamond Knife, CW, 5.5mm lengtheach1,590.00
Qty:
122-CW-60Diamond Knife, CW, 6.0mm length, "W" BoateachP.O.R.
Qty:
122-CW-60-RResharpen Diamond Knife, CW, 6.0mm lengtheach1,690.00
Qty:


cryo dry diamond knife

Cryo Dry Ultramicrotomy Diamond Knives

cryo diamond knifecryo diamond knife dimensionsCD, Cryo Dry

  • Frozen specimens sectioned dry
  • 50nm - 1µm thickness range
  • Available in edge lengths of 1.5 - 6.0mm
  • Knife angle supplied is 45°, unless specified as 35°
  • Supplied with "D" Boat (no trough) for dry cryo sectioning with stainless steel, non-glare finish

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
R = Resharpen
122-CD-15
Diamond Knife, D, 1.5mm length, "D" Boat
each
$1,390.00
Qty:
122-CD-15-RResharpen Diamond Knife, D, 1.5mm lengtheach790.00
Qty:
122-CD-20Diamond Knife, D, 2.0mm length, "D" Boateach1,590.00
Qty:
122-CD-20-RResharpen Diamond Knife, D, 2.0mm lengtheach890.00
Qty:
122-CD-25Diamond Knife, D, 2.5mm length, "D" Boateach1,790.00
Qty:
122-CD-25-RResharpen Diamond Knife, D, 2.5mm lengtheach990.00
Qty:
122-CD-30Diamond Knife, D, 3.0mm length, "D" Boateach1,990.00
Qty:
122-CD-30-RResharpen Diamond Knife, D, 3.0mm lengtheach1,090.00
Qty:
122-CD-35Diamond Knife, D, 3.5mm length, "D" Boateach2,190.00
Qty:
122-CD-35-RResharpen Diamond Knife, D, 3.5mm lengtheach1,190.00
Qty:
122-CD-40Diamond Knife, D, 4.0mm length, "D" Boateach2,390.00
Qty:
122-CD-40-RResharpen Diamond Knife, D, 4.0mm lengtheach1,290.00
Qty:
122-CD-45Diamond Knife, D, 4.5mm length, "D" Boateach2,590.00
Qty:
122-CD-45-RResharpen Diamond Knife, D, 4.5mm lengtheach1,390.00
Qty:
122-CD-50Diamond Knife, D, 5.0mm length, "D" Boateach2,790.00
Qty:
122-CD-50-RResharpen Diamond Knife, D, 5.0mm lengtheach1,490.00
Qty:
122-CD-55Diamond Knife, D, 5.5mm length, "D" Boateach2,990.00
Qty:
122-CD-55-RResharpen Diamond Knife, D, 5.5mm lengtheach1,590.00
Qty:
122-CD-60Diamond Knife, D, 6.0mm length, "D" BoateachP.O.R.
Qty:
122-CD-60-RResharpen Diamond Knife, D, 6.0mm lengtheach1,690.00
Qty:


materials science diamond knife

Materials Science Diamond Knives

standard diamond knife boatdiamond knife dimensionsS, Standard Style Boat

diamond knife large boatK, Large Boat

  • Industrial materials sectioning, not tested to the same ultra high standards as standard ultramicrotomy knives
  • 50nm - 2µm thickness range
  • Available in edge lengths of 2 - 7mm
  • Knife angle supplied is 45°, unless specified as 55°
  • Supplied with Black anodized "S" Boat (standard), with oval cavity unless otherwise specified. Knives 7mm and longer require a "K" Boat (large boat with cylindrical cavity and 6° inclined top, black anodized).

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
R = Resharpen
122-MT-20
Diamond Knife, MT, 2.0mm length, "S" Boat
each
$1,090.00
Qty:
122-MT-20-RResharpen Diamond Knife, MT, 2.0mm lengtheach690.00
Qty:
122-MT-25Diamond Knife, MT, 2.5mm length, "S" Boateach1,290.00
Qty:
122-MT-25-RResharpen Diamond Knife, MT, 2.5mm lengtheach790.00
Qty:
122-MT-30Diamond Knife, MT, 3.0mm length, "S" Boateach1,490.00
Qty:
122-MT-30-RResharpen Diamond Knife, MT, 3.0mm lengtheach890.00
Qty:
122-MT-35Diamond Knife, MT, 3.5mm length, "S" Boateach1,690.00
Qty:
122-MT-35-RResharpen Diamond Knife, MT, 3.5mm lengtheach990.00
Qty:
122-MT-40Diamond Knife, MT, 4.0mm length, "S" Boateach1,890.00
Qty:
122-MT-40-RResharpen Diamond Knife, MT, 4.0mm lengtheach1,090.00
Qty:
122-MT-45Diamond Knife, MT, 4.5mm length, "S" Boateach1,990.00
Qty:
122-MT-45-RResharpen Diamond Knife, MT, 4.5mm lengtheach1,190.00
Qty:
122-MT-50Diamond Knife, MT, 5.0mm length, "S" Boateach2,190.00
Qty:
122-MT-50-RResharpen Diamond Knife, MT, 5.0mm lengtheach1,290.00
Qty:
122-MT-55Diamond Knife, MT, 5.5mm length, "S" Boateach2,290.00
Qty:
122-MT-55-RResharpen Diamond Knife, MT, 5.5mm lengtheach1,390.00
Qty:
122-MT-60Diamond Knife, MT, 6.0mm length, "S" Boateach2,390.00
Qty:
122-MT-60-RResharpen Diamond Knife, MT, 6.0mm lengtheach1,490.00
Qty:
122-MT-65Diamond Knife, MT, 6.5mm length, "S" Boateach2,490.00
Qty:
122-MT-65-RResharpen Diamond Knife, MT, 6.5mm lengtheach1,590.00
Qty:
122-MT-70Diamond Knife, MT, 7.0mm length, "K" Boateach2,590.00
Qty:
122-MT-70-RResharpen Diamond Knife, MT, 7.0mm lengtheach1,690.00
Qty:


light microscopy diamond knife

Light Microscopy (Histology) Cryo Diamond Knives

cryo diamond knifecryo diamond knife W, Wet Style Boat

cryo diamond knifecryo diamond knife dimensionsD, Dry Style Boat

  • Frozen sections to be examined at light microscopy magnifications
  • 0.1µm - 5µm thickness range
  • Available in edge lengths of 4 - 7mm
  • Knife angle supplied is 45°, unless specified as 55°
  • Specify "W" Boat (stainless steel non-glare finish for wet cryo sectioning, cylindrical cavity and 6° inclined top edge) or "D" Boat (no trough, for dry cryo sectioning, stainless steel, non-glare finish) when ordering.
  • Knives 7mm and longer require a "K" Boat, see illustration below

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
R = Resharpen
122-LC-40
Diamond Knife, LC, 4.0mm length, "W" or "D" Boat
each
$990.00
Qty:
122-LC-40-RResharpen Diamond Knife, LC, 4.0mm lengtheach690.00
Qty:
122-LC-45Diamond Knife, LC, 4.5mm length, "W" or "D" Boateach1,050.00
Qty:
122-LC-45-RResharpen Diamond Knife, LC, 4.5mm lengtheach690.00
Qty:
122-LC-50Diamond Knife, LC, 5.0mm length, "W" or "D" Boateach1,090.00
Qty:
122-LC-50-RResharpen Diamond Knife, LC, 5.0mm lengtheach690.00
Qty:
122-LC-55Diamond Knife, LC, 5.5mm length, "W" or "D" Boateach1,150.00
Qty:
122-LC-55-RResharpen Diamond Knife, LC, 5.5mm lengtheach750.00
Qty:
122-LC-60Diamond Knife, LC, 6.0mm length, "W" or "D" Boateach1,190.00
Qty:
122-LC-60-RResharpen Diamond Knife, LC, 6.0mm lengtheach790.00
Qty:
122-LC-65Diamond Knife, LC, 6.5mm length, "W" or "D" Boateach1,350.00
Qty:
122-LC-65-RResharpen Diamond Knife, LC, 6.5mm lengtheach890.00
Qty:
122-LC-70Diamond Knife, LC, 7.0mm length, "K" Boateach1,490.00
Qty:
122-LC-70-RResharpen Diamond Knife, LC, 7.0mm lengtheach990.00
Qty:


histology knife

Light Microscopy (Histology) Diamond Knives

standard diamond knife boatdiamond knife dimensionsS, Standard Style Boat

diamond knife large boatK, Large Boat

  • Sections to be examined at light microscope magnifications
  • 0.1µm - 5µm thickness range
  • Available in edge lengths of 4 - 7mm
  • Knife angle supplied is 45°, unless specified as 55°
  • Knives 7mm and longer require a "K" Boat (large boat with cylindrical cavity and 6° inclined top, black anodized. Edges 4 - 7mm may take a standard "S" Boat, specify boat style if other than S is desired.

Prod #DescriptionUnitPriceOrder / Quote
R = Resharpen
122-LH-40
Diamond Knife, LH, 4.0mm length, "S" Boat
each
$990.00
Qty:
122-LH-40-RResharpen Diamond Knife, LH, 4.0mm lengtheach690.00
Qty:
122-LH-50Diamond Knife, LH, 5.0mm length, "S" Boateach1,090.00
Qty:
122-LH-50-RResharpen Diamond Knife, LH, 5.0mm lengtheach690.00
Qty:
122-LH-60Diamond Knife, LH, 6.0mm length, "S" Boateach1,190.00
Qty:
122-LH-60-RResharpen Diamond Knife, LH, 6.0mm lengtheach790.00
Qty:
122-LH-70Diamond Knife, LH, 7.0mm length, "K" Boateach1,490.00
Qty:
122-LH-70-RResharpen Diamond Knife, LH, 7.0mm lengtheach990.00
Qty:






diamond knife stack

Resharpening Service

Any brand of knife can be resharpened to like new condition or exchanged for a new diamond knife.

Standard procedure is to return the resharpened knife in the original boat set at the original knife angle.

Per request, your resharpened knife from any brand can be set in a new boat and box at no charge.

Information for Resharpening:
Please provide Customer Service with the following information before sending your knife for resharpening.

Call Customer Service at 1-800-237-3526 with:
  1. Purchase Order number or other method of payment.
  2. Knife size, boat style, and degree angle of the knife you are sending to us.
  3. See above for pricing.

knife cleaning and/or blade cleaning


AFM image of a PELCO® Diamond Knife

compared to a gold coated optical quality mirror
Diamond Knife:
diamond knife cross section diamond knife micrograph
arrow: vertical distance of 0.77 nm 		  gold coated mirror:
gold coated mirror cross section gold coated mirror micrograph
arrow: vertical distance of 12.51 nm
Atomic force microscope view of a diamond knife surface adjacent to the edge. Roughness is less than 5 carbon atoms.   View of gold coated, optical quality mirror. In comparison, our diamond knives are 16 times smoother.


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