Up for offer is an excellent example of a Civil War type large \"Catlin\" amputation knife! Exactly like those found in the surgical kits of the Civil War. It is marked C Truax & Co a prominent surgical instrument supplier in the late 1800s. Truax did not manufacture instruments but rather acted as a reseller for other makers. So this knife could very well have been made at some earlier period and then bought as surplus to re sell buy Truax. The condition on this knife is approximately 90% with excellent undamaged ebony handle, 80 to 90% original metal finish and only minor blemishes. Blade length is 7.5 inches and over all length is 12 inches. Catlin knives, especially the larger ones, are extremely hard to find and rarely come up for sale in this fine condition! It would be a great addition to your collection or a very nice replacement knife for a civil war kit. Don\'t hesitate and let this great item get away!

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