Paua ripi knife

Description
Found on beach near Napier c.1970's, used for opening paua shells.
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Media/Materials
Grip: wood, knotched either side near blade end
Blade: steel, double edged; blunt end; welded near handle; half tang
Measurements
305mm knife length
190mm blade length
Production place
New Zealand
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1979/18/1

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