RecordKnife< 1 of 1 > Back From Jarlshof, Shetland
KnifeThis 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. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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