UTILITY KNIFE
H1995.1295
A rounded blade in the form of a quadrilateral (one edge twice as long as the other) joined by curved sharp edge. Corrosion around centre of blade, metal continues about half way down handle. Space of about 4mm between tang and slot of wooden handle. Three rivets hold blade in place, 2 together and one by itself lower down the handle, rivets can be seen from other side of handle. Ridges appear in wood of handle, the grain of the wood goes from blade to end of handle. Two large indentations at bottom on one side of knife. Wood is in rounded oblong shape, bulging but rounding at knife end. No markings.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1995.1295 |
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| Accession Date: | 27 Jul 1995 |
| Credit: | Estate of V.A.M. Hobbs |
Material
| Wood | 0 - Whole |
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| Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 144mm |
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| width | 20mm |
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| height | 13mm |
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