hollow handle, 8″ (20.0 cm) Adson Sharp Knife can be used in a variety of surgical procedures that require quick and effective cutting. Specifically procedures of the brain or spinal cord and nerves are suitable for cutting with this knife. The more precise the initial incision the less trauma to surrounding tissue and quicker the healing process. Additionally this instrument features a hollow handle which makes it lighter and easier to handle manually and superior to other similar instruments in procedures such as cordotomies.