TYPE IV DANISH This dagger is a good representative example for one of the styles within the type IV group of daggers. This one has a beautifully flaked handle that flares out on the end plus very well done "stitching" style of flaking on both edges and one side. The blade shows evidence of grinding before a final series of even and uniform flakes were removed by pressure flaking. The cross-section of the handle is also very diagnostic for this type, which is a wide three sided triangle. This dagger measures 9 1/2 inches (24.1cm) long. |