The rugged teeth.
The powerful and faithful bite at any angle.
The simplicity and effectiveness.
The beauty of the design.
The Mayo-Hegar needle holder is one of the most beautiful purpose-fit man-made objects ever built.
It is a piece of art.
Because as Maia Bang put it, and as it aptly applies to the surgical practice, there should be no effort in art *.
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* Method for Violin, volume VI, Higher Art of Bowing
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