Scalpels dipped in poison are useless

[Winklabom]

It also gives a huge red text message to everyone on screen that you're dipping it into a POISON BOTTLE. It's dumb.

Is this regardless of the actual bottle type or contents of the bottle?

Not only are poisonous scalpels useless but they also aren't stealthy at all since they give a big ominous red text along the lines of "Stabby MacStabberson dips his scalpel in the beaker!"

I forgot to add that " beaker" can be replaced by whatever your poison container is named.

That text is also shown to everyone that can see you on their screen.