If this is starting to sound like some sort of cosmic convergence between "Edward Scissorhands" and "Wolverine," bear with us, because the story of Galvarino is true. According to Mental Floss, chieftain Galvarino and his fellow Mapuche warriors were captured by their Spanish adversaries after the Battle of Lagunillas and were subjected to heinous consequences. The foot soldiers were condemned to lose both their right hands and their noses, while military leaders like Galvarino had both of their hands severed. They were then ordered to march back to their encampment and advise surrender to their fellow tribesmen.
However, Galvarino deemed the demand unacceptable and instead prompted retaliation against the Spanish invaders. He assembled a group of Mapuche soldiers and replaced his hands with razor sharp knives that he could use in battle, likely via tactful cauterization, though historical accounts on the matter are rather sparse (via Mental Floss).
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