Sklar Esmarch Plaster Knife, Straight Sharp
A seven inch straight, sharp bladed knife used to cut and open a plaster cast during cast removal in orthopedic and emergency medical settings.
The Sklar Esmarch Plaster Knife is a hand-held knife used to cut through plaster or fibreglass cast material when a cast needs to be opened, split or removed, offering a simple, direct cutting tool as an alternative to a saw. Its straight, sharp blade is drawn along the cast in a slicing motion, which some clinicians prefer for thinner casts or for making an initial opening before switching to a saw or shears for the remainder of the cut.
At seven inches, the knife gives a practical working length for controlled hand use. Instruments of this kind are used by orthopedic surgeons, cast technicians and emergency department staff whenever a plaster cast needs to be opened, whether for scheduled follow-up, adjustment, or an urgent clinical concern such as swelling beneath the cast.
As a stainless steel instrument, it is designed for the repeated cleaning and sterilisation cycles typical of hospital orthopedic and emergency equipment, remaining in service across many cast removal procedures.
