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2-piece Medieval Cutlery in a Leather Sheath - Knife and fork with bone, horn, wood handle
2-piece Medieval Cutlery in a Leather Sheath - Knife and fork with bone, horn, wood handle
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This is our full sized carbon steel 2-piece medieval cutlery set that includes a knife and 2-pronged fork, with a matching leather sheath. The current sheaths come in a beautiful wine red colour.
The highlight of these 2-piece medieval cutlery sets are the handles which have beautiful textures and colours. The handles come in wood, bone or black horn. The handles made from horn can have natural white striping. This is a full sized set, ideal for carrying on a belt.
During most of the medieval period forks were not in use, some individuals used a pricker instead (although most made do with a spoon and knife). Eventually 2 pronged forks were introduced, via Italian merchants, from the middle East. Our 2-piece medieval cutlery set in leather sheath refelcts the practice of carrying your own cutlery around with you attached to your belt.
Taking care of this 2-piece medieval cutlery set is easy. The handles are a natural material so I recommend washing them by hand. They should be kept dry to prevent rusting. These item are antique steel (not stainless) and are made for use. Because the knives are sharp, be cautious the first time you use them.
Measurements:
Knife length = 25 cm
Pricker Length = 24 cm
Recently a very similar fork was found in a Medieval Cesspit in London. This cesspit contained items from the 14th and 15th century. You'll note the bone or ivory handle attached to the steel fork by rivets, which is the authentic way cutlery was given handles in period.
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