Pretty Cool Knives..

[BigJon16]

 

 

 

 

Victoria and Albert Museum

 

KNIVES with musical notes on the blade, known as notation knives, are extremely rare. This example is etched with notations expressing gratitude for a meal. The inscription on one side of the blade reads 'The blessing of the table. May the three-in-one bless that which we are about to eat.' This would be sung before the meal was taken. On the other side the inscription gives thanks after the meal: 'The saying of grace. We give thanks to you God for your generosity.' The point of the knife allowed meat to be skewered and offered to a diner or guest.

 

Left & right views of an etched, engraved and gilded steel knife with ivory, brass and silver handle, by an unknown maker, Italy, 1500–50. Museum no. 310-1903

 

These are pretty cool. I thought some of my fellow history buff peeps would appreciate this.

 

 

 

[hermit]

 

 

 

 

 

These are pretty cool. I thought some of my fellow history buff peeps would appreciate this.

 

Very Interesting knives and a cool story that goes with them. I'm suprised they don't appear to be damascus, but pulled from one solid peice, This could be something new to try in the forge,

Thanks for your post.

[Nihil Obstat]

I still prefer my Spydercos. :|