16cm 6 1/4″ Straight shaft, Blade tip width is 7.8mm
Straight tip
The Smillie pattern has been a reference point in meniscal surgery instrumentation for so long that many orthopedic surgeons simply ask for “a Smillie knife” the way others might ask for a specific scalpel blade. This straight-tip version measures 16cm (6¼”) with a straight shaft and a blade tip width of 7.8mm, dimensions chosen to give surgeons precise, direct-line control when trimming or contouring meniscal tissue during knee procedures.
A quick look at the specs:
Length: 16cm (6¼”)
Shaft: straight
Tip: straight
Blade tip width: 7.8mm
That straight-tip geometry makes this knife the go-to choice when the surgical approach lines up directly with the target tissue, offering predictable, repeatable cuts without the added complexity of a curved blade path. Its relatively compact 16cm length also makes it easy to maneuver within the confined space of the knee joint, where instrument bulk can quickly become a limiting factor.
We manufacture this knife using surgical-grade stainless steel, sharpened to a precise, consistent edge and finished for reliable performance across repeated sterilization cycles without degradation. It’s produced as part of our full BONE SURGERY INSTRUMENTS catalog, alongside curved and angled variants of the same Smillie pattern, giving orthopedic teams the flexibility to stock a complete range from a single trusted source.
Next Edge Surgical LLC supplies this instrument to hospitals, orthopedic surgery centers, and distributors across the United States and beyond. OEM and private-label manufacturing options are available for practices looking to build a branded instrument line. Contact our team for a formal quotation, technical drawings, or information on bulk order discounts.
