Knife

This stone knife comes from the Links of Noltland in Orkney. It dates from between 3000 and 2500 BC.

This is a flake struck from a large cobble, its sharp edges used as a simple knife. Knives of this type are called 'Skaill knives' after finds from Skaill in Orkney.

These simple yet effective knives - the original 'throwaway tool' - could have been used in the initial preparation of meat and fish.

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Online ID:	000-100-103-152-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.1997.102
Date:	3000 - 2500 BC Between 3000 and 2500 BC
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Where:	Scotland, Orkney, Westray, Links of Noltland
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Description:	Skaill knife from Links of Noltland, Orkney, 3000 - 2500 BC
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