NES-1861

CK-3
Q: Isn’t Crane-Kaplan usually paired with a second blade on the other end? A: It can be, but the NES-1861 is the single-ended CK-3 version, built for clinicians who’d rather stock the Crane-Kaplan blade on its own dedicated handle instead of sharing it with a second pattern.
That distinction matters for anyone doing high-volume interdental gingivectomy work. A single-ended knife means the balance point and weight distribution are built entirely around the Crane-Kaplan blade rather than compromising for a second cutting end, which some clinicians find gives steadier, more predictable control during repeated fine trimming passes between teeth.
What stays consistent with the pattern itself:
Narrow, pointed blade designed to slip into interdental spaces without disturbing adjacent papillae
Fine cutting edge suited to precise, controlled tissue removal rather than broad sweeping cuts
Sharp tip that also works as a quick diagnostic instrument for gauging tissue firmness before incision
Available with a hollow handle at Ø 8mm or Ø 9.5mm, or a solid handle at Ø 6mm
Forged surgical stainless steel construction, autoclave-rated for repeated sterilization
For periodontists who already know and trust the Crane-Kaplan shape from combination instruments, the NES-1861 offers the same reliable blade in a dedicated, single-purpose format built for focused interdental work.