A surgical instrument stand useful for the compact organizing and counting of a plurality of ring-handled surgical instruments being held in a parallel and vertical position. The stand is formed of autoclavable polymeric material and embodies an elongated rectangular body with the lower portion or base having a top wall acting as a resting wall for the surgical instruments. Vertical compartments are formed from equal distant partitions thus holding the ring-handled surgical instruments in a vertical position for easy use and stability during surgery. An adhesive strip on the bottom stabilizes the stand in relation to other surfaces.