FINE CELTIC SIDE KNIFE C.400-100 BC

5 1/8” length with an elegantly formed blade of thin wedge section. The back finely arched with a slightly upturned point and straight edge. Whittle tang for embedding in a bone or antler hilt. Excellent excavated condition with crisp detail. The thin section blade with no loss to sharpening distinguishes this knife as a weapon and not a working knife. Its design identifies it as a slashing weapon suitable for throat-cutting as well as the removal of trophy heads.