Liston Knife

Manufacturer / Maker Dietrich W. Kolbe 1824/5 - 1878

Used byUsed by M. L. Amick 1843 - 1904

Date1863-65

Mediumsteel

Dimensions13 3/8 × 7/8 × 5/8 in. (34 × 2.2 × 1.6 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the descendants of John (Jackie) Taylor: Gwyn Fair Ellis, Willett Taylor Fair, James Taylor Rock, and Kenneth Willett Rock

Object numberPC2002.26.42

DescriptionListon knife, made out of steel with an ebony handle.
Liston knives were used to cut muscle during amputations. They were kept as sharp as possible to provide a clean cut, and were kept clean to reduce the chance of infection.

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