Metacarpal Saw

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

Used byUsed by M. L. Amick (1843 - 1904)

Date1863-65

Mediumsteel, ebony

Dimensions7 3/8 x 3/8 x 1/4 in. (18.7 x 1 x 0.6 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 numberPC2002.26.58

DescriptionA long, slender saw with an ebony handle. Metacarpal saws are used specifically for surgeries, fracture repairs, and amputations of the hands. The small blade is fit for cutting thin bones, and it allows a great deal of delicacy and maneuverability. The saw blade is designed to cause minimal damage to nearby tissue.

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