Swann-Morton® History
Founded in Sheffield in 1932, in the heart of British steelmaking and the birthplace of stainless steel, Swann-Morton quickly became a world leader in surgical blades, scalpels, and handles. Its name is respected globally for quality, precision, consistency, and reliability, and it is recognized for combining traditional blade-making skills with the latest manufacturing technology.
Then | Now | Always
Swann-Morton produces over 1.5 million blades daily. Beyond healthcare, they produce blades for the aerospace, automotive, electronics, outdoor, and jewelry industries and for discerning individual users. All 370 Swann-Morton employee owners make each blade as perfect as the last, ensuring long-term business competitiveness.
Swann-Morton® Quality
Manufacturing and exporting precision craft and surgical blades is not new to firms in Sheffield, England. Swann-Morton sells to over 100 countries worldwide with blades exceeding ISO 13485, Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP), and numerous other global standards. In the 1960s, Swann-Morton was among the first international firms to use Cobalt 60 gamma radiation for product sterilization.