Snow knife

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

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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 Snow knife sheath (AAA4029.1)