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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on December 03, 2020, 02:51:11 PM

Title: Metal detectorist unearths rare medieval knife near Penicuik
Post by: Imperial Dave on December 03, 2020, 02:51:11 PM
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/metal-detectorist-unearths-rare-medieval-knife-near-penicuik-3050603?fbclid=IwAR32FPWIKgy6DLsT7tgigcK5wQ9pGv9ytKNzAgIGSkdbB3aLNdFgVcJUE2k

not 100% convinced myself but a good story an potentially a really good find
Title: Re: Metal detectorist unearths rare medieval knife near Penicuik
Post by: Erpingham on December 03, 2020, 03:31:48 PM
Agreed.  If it wasn't for the carbon dating, I would have said 19th century Scottish Romantic.  Not a practical weapon - more like a paper knife.  Odd.
Title: Re: Metal detectorist unearths rare medieval knife near Penicuik
Post by: Imperial Dave on December 03, 2020, 03:36:38 PM
that was my first impression too and obviously others....
Title: Re: Metal detectorist unearths rare medieval knife near Penicuik
Post by: Duncan Head on December 03, 2020, 07:05:05 PM
QuoteWhile the leather and blade date from the medieval period, the hilt and scabbard are unusual for the period.

So the Treasure Trove people aren't entirely convinced either.
Title: Re: Metal detectorist unearths rare medieval knife near Penicuik
Post by: Jim Webster on December 04, 2020, 07:11:25 AM
I would have assumed it was later
Title: Re: Metal detectorist unearths rare medieval knife near Penicuik
Post by: Imperial Dave on December 04, 2020, 08:40:56 AM
funny how a few of us have immediately thought that it doesnt appear right....
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