This Medieval reproduction eating knife is based on a River Thames find but is typical for a lot of European countries too. Medieval eating knives were often paired with a pricker to make an 'eating set' and looking at the artwork, spoons were stored in hats, coats and of course pouches, so here it is stored with the other pieces.
In this case the knife and pricker are fashionably small. Eating irons were often quite dainty and this set reflects that taste perfectly – big enough to use comfortably, small enough to appear mannered. Fitted on the back is a latten (brass) spoon with either an acorn or twisted finial (not a choice).
The sheath is strong double layer naturally tanned leather and is moulded to fit the irons perfectly.
Note the set is available with a bone or horn handle, the blades are sharp and the point on the pricker is very pointy!
Knife details
Overall length - 26.3cm/6.5"
Grip Length - 7cm/3"
Blade length - 9.3cm/3.5"
Pricker details
Overall length - 12.2cm/5"
Grip Length - 5.2cm/2"
Blade length - 7cm/3"
Please note: The colours may vary in tone from the photos here. Each skin of leather is different and reacts differently to the dye so they may be darker or lighter in tone
(TCP126)
