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Knee Splitter

This device was used to permanently destroy the larger joints of a victim - the limb placed between the teeth and the screws slowly tightened.

Trivia & Comment

Not reserved for the knees, the splitter was used to crush any joint that could comfortably (or uncomfortably) between its teeth.

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