The Merit Joseph Skin Hook is a handheld retractor commonly used for holding back the edges of skin during intranasal and pharyngeal procedures. It is available with a single or dual prong, sharp hook. The handle is often round and knurled and it tapers to the hook end. Merit instruments are Sklar’s office-grade line of products and most commonly utilized for routine and in-office minor procedures. These cost effective, high quality instruments are crafted from Pakistan steel and come with a 10 year guarantee. Merit instruments deliver an economical solution for physicians and practices that require quality, durable instruments. This product is straight with a sharp, double prong, hook tip and a length of 6-1/4 inches. The space between the two prongs is 5mm.