Knife

This slate knife was found at Jarlshof in Shetland. It dates from between 1000 and 600 BC.

The triangular blade is made from a flake of slate which has been rubbed smooth by pumice. The blade has a serrated edge which would have helped it cut cleanly. Part of the handle is missing.

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:	000-100-042-908-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.HSA 3259
Date:	Between 1000 and 600 BC
Material:	Slate; triangular; ground; part of tang missing
Dimensions:	4.60" x 2.30"
What:	Knife blade
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Where:	Scotland, Shetland, Sumburgh, Jarlshof
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Description:	Small slate triangular serrated knife blade, from Jarlshof
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