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Edster · 2nd July 2025, 07:08 PM

Ian,

Your 'sword" may be a tool rather than a weapon, as Jim suggests. The interiors of the point elements are aligned. Also the roots of the points have been relieved like to accommodate or catch or guide a rope or other flexible material.

As far as actual "purpose", who knows? An archeologist with no clue would opt for some sort of "ritual significance".

Best,
Ed

2nd July 2025, 07:08 PM	#4
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 416	Ian, Your 'sword" may be a tool rather than a weapon, as Jim suggests. The interiors of the point elements are aligned. Also the roots of the points have been relieved like to accommodate or catch or guide a rope or other flexible material. As far as actual "purpose", who knows? An archeologist with no clue would opt for some sort of "ritual significance". Best, Ed Last edited by Edster; 2nd July 2025 at 07:12 PM. Reason: acknowledged Jim's tool suggestion.