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.

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
Parts:	Snow knife used on Nares' Arctic expedition, 1875-1876 Snow knife sheath (AAA4001.1)

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