Walb Post Mortem Knife

Description

Walb Post Mortem Knife

The Walb post mortem knife is a sturdy knife for organ dissection at autopsy. It gives pathologists and mortuary staff a firm handle and a strong blade for repeated work.

A working autopsy knife

Post mortem work involves many long cuts through dense organs. Therefore a sturdy pattern like this keeps your grip steady through a long session.

Three blade sizes

The 4 in blade gives control for smaller organs. Meanwhile, the 152 mm and 7 in blades make longer cuts through the liver or lungs. All three cost the same.

Care of the Walb post mortem knife

Rinse the blade during use and wash it at the end of the session. Then dry it fully and keep the edge guarded.

Where it fits in the autopsy set

Pathologists typically use a long knife for the brain and a sturdy organ knife for the chest and abdomen. So the knife covers the organ work, while a cartilage knife opens the chest. Also, a set of scissors and forceps completes the kit for most examinations. Also, keep a sharpening routine for the knife, since organ work dulls an edge quickly. A sharp blade needs less force and gives cleaner cuts. Finally, wash and dry the knife promptly after every examination.

Walb post mortem knife blades

• 4 in
• 152 mm
• 7 in
• Stainless steel, reusable

Supply and cover

The knife carries three years against manufacturing defects. Additionally, an Atlanta inspection comes before every dispatch. For sterilizing, see our FAQs. ASTM F899, which the FDA recognizes, covers the steel, and other post mortem knives sit in this category.

Good to know

One photo serves all three blades. For trained professionals. Nickel is present in the alloy; hence, sensitivity reactions stay outside our liability. Read the FDA page on materials.