Walb Post Mortem Knife 29cm, Blade size 140mm

Clinical Application

Designed for post-mortem and pathology work where extended reach and a longer cutting surface are required. Common uses include establishing long skin and soft-tissue incisions during autopsy (including thoracic and abdominal entry), rapid separation of large tissue planes, evisceration, and general grossing tasks in the pathology lab. The longer blade length allows practitioners to perform deep or continuous cuts with fewer instrument changes, improving workflow during post-mortem procedures.

Design & Configuration

The instrument pairs a 140 mm cutting blade with a 29 cm overall length to provide increased reach and control for deep incisions and long, continuous cuts. The fixed-blade configuration reduces play between handle and blade for predictable cutting dynamics. A longer blade profile helps maintain a straight cutting path and enables the operator to make extended incisions without repositioning, which is valuable when opening body cavities or performing broad soft-tissue dissections.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Post-mortem (autopsy) knife
• Pattern / model: Walb
• Configuration: Fixed long dissection knife
• Length or size: 29 cm overall; blade size 140 mm
• Typical surgical use: Autopsy dissection, necropsy tissue incision and pathology grossing
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability in repeated clinical use. The blade is finished to provide a reliable cutting edge suitable for soft-tissue dissection and is serviceable for routine resharpening and maintenance. Reusable construction supports standard decontamination and sterilization workflows commonly used in pathology and autopsy suites.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy