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This slate knife was found at Jarlshof in Shetland. It dates from between 1000 and 600 BC. It could have been used for a variety of purposes, including skinning.

The small flat knife is made from a flaked piece of slate.

The inhabitants of Jarlshof made use of the abundant local supplies of stone to make crude-looking but effective tools.

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• Online ID: 000-100-042-934-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.HSA 3285
• Date: Between 1000 and 600 BC
  
• Material: Slate; broken
  
• Dimensions: 5.60" x 3.38"
  
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• Where: Scotland, Shetland, Sumburgh, Jarlshof
  
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• Description: Flat slate knife with finely serrated edge, from Jarlshof
  
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