Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Slate trimming knife

Slate trimming knife, used in conjunction with a drafal. Made of iron but with an added, tempered, edge of steel. There is an inscription on the knife but it is very difficult to make out the lettering, possibly a W and also an F, C, or E.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2000.133/365

Measurements

Length (mm): 440
Width (mm): 42
Height (mm): 2
Weight (g): 950

Classification

trades trimming (slate)
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