Snow knife used on Nares' Arctic expedition, 1875-1876

Snow knife used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875. Wooden handle, steel spatula-shaped blade stamped with a broad arrow.

Object Details

ID: AAA4001
Collection: Polar Equipment and Relics
Type: Snow knife
Display location: Display - Polar Worlds Gallery
Events: Arctic Exploration: North Pole expedition, Nares, 1875-1876
Date made: 1875
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.
Measurements: Overall: 35 x 422 x 53 mm
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