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
Acquisition
Donation, 12/6/2000
Measurements
Length (mm): 440
Width (mm): 42
Height (mm): 2
Weight (g): 950
Material
iron
steel
Location
NSM room 13
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