Liston knife

Surgical knife belonging to Dr David Livingstone (1813-1873). Liston double-edged amputation knife, with a hard wood handle with a textured grip and a steel blade.

Object Details

ID: ZBA6707
Collection: Lifesaving and medical equipment
Type: Liston knife
Display location: Display - Sea Things Gallery
Creator: Walters
People: Livingstone, David
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 11 mm x 335 mm x 23 mm