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Ballateare Viking Burial Knife

Date made: Viking

Description: Much of the surface of the wooden handle has flaked away, although most of the body remains. The the back of the blade is curved down to the point and the blade is still in its leather sheath.

Measurements: 185mm x 25mm x 14mm; handle 105mm l; blade 8mm l

Materials: Iron, leather, wood

Date found: 1946

Object name: knife

Collection: Archaeology Collection

ID number: 1966-0373/09

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