Liston Knife
Manufacturer / Maker
Dietrich W. Kolbe
(1824/5 - 1878)
Used byUsed by
M. L. Amick
(1843 - 1904)
Date1863-65
Mediumsteel
Dimensions12 × 7/8 × 5/8 in. (30.5 × 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 numberPC2002.26.43
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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