Study claims medieval man replaced amputated hand with knife
Archaeologists have uncovered an Italian man's remains dating between 6-8th century AD, which suggests the possible use of a knife to replace an amputated hand. Researchers also found a D-shaped buckle which likely served as a cap over the healed amputated bone. Further, teeth lesions led scientists to believe the man used his teeth to tighten the knife's leather straps.