Philodendron sections

[rnabholz]

Got a real microtome knife and took it for an inaugural run. It is a real pleasure to use.

Philodendren leaf, cross and longitudinal cuts. 20x and 45x objectives - afocal with Nexus 6 phone.

[gekko]

Excellent section, and sharp and clear images. Beautiful!

[Crater Eddie]

Very nice! Very clear images. Well done.

[75RR]

Nice images.

Do you mean like a barber's razor?
Whatever it is it certainly works well.
How do you keep it sharp - do you use a leather strop?

Post photo of it please.

[rnabholz]

Thanks everyone.

It is an actual microtome knife.

I found it on eBay, formerly property of the University of Wisconsin, now it is all mine.

Made by AO Spencer, it includes the blade, detachable handle, honing guide and case. It is used, but not much.

I will be doing some research as to best practices for maintaining it.

Here is a shot of it

[75RR]

That is way better than a barber's razor. Well done.

[mrsonchus]

Fantastic! Lovely sections & super-clear pictures, well done.

[rnabholz]

Thanks guys