# Metal properties of a knife with a durable edge

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Tags:** tools-electric-diy\
**Created:** [July 30, 2023, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metal-properties-of-a-knife-with-a-durable-edge/987811 "2023-07-30T01:57:45Z")\
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Probably be too fragile. Scalpel blades are small. IANA doctor but I believe it’s not good for pieces of scalpel to break off inside a person.

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