The second tool on most doctor’s knives is not a tongue depressor actually, but a spatula used for counting/sorting medications (and a similar tool is still used by modern pharmacists). The flatten but also has a purpose; crushing medicine for use in tonics. The history of some traditional knives is very interesting and a window into how knives are some of the most practical tools ever invented. The cotton sampler also has an interesting history, you should check it out. Thanks for the video. Good luck with your studies doctor.🩺🩹🩻
The Doctor knife is a Tabbacco knife.
The second tool on most doctor’s knives is not a tongue depressor actually, but a spatula used for counting/sorting medications (and a similar tool is still used by modern pharmacists). The flatten but also has a purpose; crushing medicine for use in tonics. The history of some traditional knives is very interesting and a window into how knives are some of the most practical tools ever invented. The cotton sampler also has an interesting history, you should check it out. Thanks for the video. Good luck with your studies doctor.🩺🩹🩻
Knives three, and four are sowbellies.