The Bengal Forceps

models in general use. While the weight of a pair of Anderson's forceps is about 1 lb. 10 ozs. the " Bengal forceps " weighs only a pound. In the " Bengal forceps " pelvic curves are a little more pronounced than usual and the distance between the shanks near the joint is wide enough to admit the forefinger. The handles are made like those of amputation knives, and give an efficient hold without adding much to the weight of the instrument. Moreover, being flat they allow the thumbs to rest as a fulcrum very effectively during the final stage of extraction of the head. The shoulders, which have been made as small as