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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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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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