Talk:Scalpel
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Where can I locate the history of the surgical scalpel?
Ancient Egyptians used sharpened obsidian for surgery and embalming. I've never heard of using a piece of papyrus. One probably couldn't cut through flesh with papyrus, which is a grass, so until someone who knows more about Egyptian archaeology than I do cites an example, I'm removing it and replacing it with obsidian.BrianGCrawfordMA 00:14, 27 January 2006 (UTC)
I've heard mention of papyrus being used as well--for eye surgery, I believe. And, you know, the thought of someone poking at my eyeball with a piece of sharpened grass gives me new respect for Ancient Egyptians...
Incidentally, I've also heard that plate glass blades are used on occasion in modern times, due to the incredible edge they can be given. Of course, in both cases I've said "I've heard" rather than giving sources, but that is more because I'm a lazy, lazy man...--Raulpascal 18:03, 28 June 2006 (UTC)
