Dave,

I picked up a surgical tool called a sharp pointed retractor at the local Army Navy store that works great. It's made out of surgical stainless steel and looks like a tiny rake with either four or six very sharp pointed curved tines. I think I paid $1 for it. You should be able to find one in your local Army Navy store. Let me know if you're not able to locate one and I'll drop by my store to check for you if you'd like.

Jim Smith