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Antique Scandinavian wooden linen processing knives, 2 pcs., 19th century.:
$155.00
Antique wooden flax processing knives, known as scribes or swabbers, used in Scandinavia in the 19th century.Function: Used to remove the woody pith (shives) from flax stems after the retting and drying process, releasing the fiber.Material and Style: Handcrafted from a single piece of wood.Use: Used in Scandinavia, especially Sweden, to process flax for fiber.Modern Use: Today, these tools are often collected as folk art or used as wall hangings.L : 58 cm (22,8").
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