To provide a larynx expander that alleviates a load on an operator and that is easy to use.A larynx expander 11 has a grip 20 and a blade 60. The grip 20 has a first grip section 21 on a blade 60 side and a second grip section 31 on a free end side. The first grip section 21 is thinner than the second grip section 31. A stepped section 41 between the first grip section 21 and the second grip section 31 is formed on a backside of the grip. A free end of the second grip section 31 has a swollen section 33 on its belly side.