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This 16th or 17th century knife was found in the rubble in the basement of Cramalt South Tower in Meggetland in Selkirkshire.

The tang - the projecting point which fits into the knife handle - has impressions of a textile binding.

Knives like this were carried around by individuals for use when eating.

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• Online ID: 000-100-104-424-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1992.61
• Date: 16th - 17th century
  16th or 17th century
  
• Material: Backed blade; scale tang with impressions of textile binding
  
• Dimensions: 199 mm L
  
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• Where: Scotland, Selkirkshire, Meggetland, Cramalt (From rubble in basement of Cramalt South Tower)
  
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• Description: Knife with backed blade and scale tang with impressions of a textile binding, from the rubble in the basement of Cramalt South Tower, Meggetland, Selkirkshire, 16th - 17th century
  
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