Knife

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 knife is complete, with a short handle, straight back, and a deep notch between the blade and handle. It has a crescent-shaped cutting edge.

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:	000-100-042-965-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 3316
Date:	Between 1000 and 600 BC
Material:	Slate; straight back; crescentic cutting edge; with tang; deep notch between blade and tang; complete
Dimensions:	4.70" x 1.75"
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Where:	Scotland, Shetland, Sumburgh, Jarlshof
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Description:	Slate knife with tang, straight back, crescentic cutting edge and deep notch between blade and tang, from Jarlshof
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