Dissecting Kits & Sets

A 5-piece kit covers the basics for school dissections, while 9 to 12-piece kits add extra scissors, forceps and probes for more detailed university or lab work.

Stainless steel instruments resist corrosion and stay sharp through repeated use and cleaning, making them the better long-term choice over chrome-plated alternatives.

School kits are built for supervised classroom use, while more complete sets suit independent university or research work where finer instruments are needed.

A durable zip case keeps instruments organised between practicals and protects blades and points from damage in a bag or drawer.

Most dissecting kits include a scalpel handle, one or two pairs of scissors, straight and curved forceps, a probe or seeker, and dissecting needles, all held in a fabric or zip case. Larger kits add extra scissors or forceps variants for more detailed work.

School kits usually have 5 to 7 instruments covering the CAPS curriculum requirements, while university kits often include 9 or more pieces with finer forceps and additional scissors for detailed anatomy work.

Yes, stainless steel instruments can be cleaned, disinfected and reused across many practicals, as long as they are dried properly and stored in the case to protect the blades and points.

Most kits ship with the scalpel handle fitted with a standard blade, though replacement blades are sold separately since a blade is a consumable, single-use item.

Wash instruments with warm soapy water immediately after use, dry them fully to prevent rust, and return them to their labelled slots in the case before storing in a dry drawer or cupboard.