Abstract: A device for removing and storing the blade of a scalpel of the type comprising a handle having a reduced section at one end thereof with an elongated boss on one side of said reduced section, said boss having a recess partially extending along each side thereof, and a blade having an elongated slot therein with a reduced section, said slot being complemental to said recessed boss, such that the blade is retained on said boss when the reduced section of the blade slot engages the recess on the boss, comprises a container adapted to accommodate at least one blade, an aperture in said container shaped to allow the introduction of the blade retaining end of the scalpel into said container, abutment means projecting outwardly from said aperture adapted to abut against the inner end of the blade when the handle is removed from said container restraining the blade from outward movement thereof and allowing retention of the blade in the container.