With its 9.5-inch (24-cm) overall length, 3/4-inch (19 mm) blade width, and hexagonal handle, which gives surgeons better grip and control when using it, the Cobb Spinal Elevator with 3/4" Blade and Hexagonal Handle is a surgical tool made for neurosurgical procedures, specifically for elevating the periosteum and helping to separate ligaments and bone during spinal surgeries.