Maltz Rhinoplasty and Nasal Knife

Description

Maltz Rhinoplasty and Nasal Knife

The Maltz nasal knife is a curved knife for rhinoplasty. Surgeons rely on it for internal incisions and for separating skin from the nasal skeleton.

A curved blade for the nose

Inside the nostril, space is tight and angles are awkward. Therefore a curved knife can reach incision lines that a straight blade would struggle with. The curve also keeps the hand out of the line of sight.

15 cm in length

Our listing shows a curved 15 cm knife, so it suits work through the nostril opening. Contact us if you need the blade length or width before you order.

Typical steps

First, the surgeon marks and makes the internal incisions. Next, the knife helps free soft tissue from cartilage and bone. Then elevators, rasps and chisels take over the reshaping.

Knives in a rhinoplasty set

Most sets hold both curved and straight nasal knives. For example, a straight knife may suit the septum, while a curved one handles the vestibule. So check which shapes your set already includes.

Caring for your Maltz nasal knife

Protect the edge from contact with other steel. Rinse off tissue soon after use, then hand-wash the blade. Once dry, send it through sterilization under a blade guard.

Maltz nasal knife specifications

• Curved rhinoplasty knife
• 15 cm long
• Stainless steel

Purchase and warranty for the curved knife

Any workmanship defect on this curved 15 cm knife falls within our three-year warranty. Also, we inspect the curved blade by hand at our Atlanta office before shipping. See the Intrace questions page for delivery and billing. ASTM F899 documents steel choices for curved knives and similar surgical tools. To smooth bone later in the case, consider the Maltz rasp. You can browse similar tools in our ENT aisle.

Curved rhinoplasty knives are only for trained professionals. The reasons knife photos can vary, and the nickel found in steel, appear in our care and sterilization notes. The delivery page lists shipping times.