Snow knife

Used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875. Wooden handle. Steel spatula-shaped blade stamped with broad arrow.

Object Details

ID: AAA4029
Collection: Polar Equipment and Relics
Type: Snow knife
Display location: Not on display
Events: Arctic Exploration: North Pole expedition, Nares, 1875-1876
Date made: 1875
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm x 420 mm x 38 mm
Parts: Snow knife
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