"The Use of the Knife"

"The Use of the Knife" is a book by Piers Mitchell that explores the history and significance of surgical tools and practices across different cultures and eras. It examines how knives and cutting instruments have been central to medical procedures, rituals, and survival, reflecting broader themes of life, death, and human ingenuity. The book combines archaeological findings, historical records, and cultural insights to show how the simple tool of a knife has profoundly impacted humanity’s health, technology, and societal development over thousands of years.