Sklar Liston Amputating Knife, 7 Inch Blade
A large fixed blade surgical knife with a long, strong edge, traditionally used for making a swift, single cutting pass during amputation.
The Sklar Liston Amputating Knife is a heavy, single edged surgical knife built for making a long, continuous cut through muscle and soft tissue in a single stroke, the technique it was originally designed for in amputation surgery. Its long blade and substantial handle give the surgeon the reach and control needed to divide tissue cleanly around the circumference of a limb before the bone is addressed with a saw.
While amputation technique has evolved, instruments of this pattern remain part of specialist orthopaedic and trauma sets and are recognised for their role in classic surgical technique. It is used by surgeons in operating theatres, typically alongside bone saws, retractors and haemostatic clamps during limb surgery.
This listing covers a knife with a 7 inch blade, and the row includes a further size variant for teams that need a different blade length. As with other Sklar surgical instruments, it is a reusable stainless instrument intended for cleaning and sterilisation between procedures.
