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Woodknives

Scope note

Use for the short swords or large, heavy knives or daggers used by hunters, often accompanied by a special sheath provided with small pockets for carrying a set of implements used to cut up the kill.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000210983

Broader Terms used

hangers (swords)

Equivalent Terms used

woodknife

Created

13yrs ago

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