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Sharpening riff
A wooden stick similar in appearance to a cricket bat, made of plywood, with a handle shaped at one end. The front and back are covered with emery cloth. Knives for cutting leather were first ground on a hone, then dipped in water and held flat on the bat for final sharpening.
G.Beech 29/11/13
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2012.8.40
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 321
Width
(mm): 51
Depth
(mm): 16
Techniques
woodwork
Material
plywood
Location
In store
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