Description

A Viking period whetstone, which is a small piece of stone used for sharpening that included a hole so that a leather carrying strap could be tethered. The second item is a Viking period fire striker, which is a piece of carbon steel from which sparks are struck by the sharp edge of flint, chert, or similar rock. It is a specific tool used in fire making.

Whetstone length: 74 mm;

Fire striker size: 64 x 19 x 7 mm

Provenance: Till 1965 in the private British collection of N.K. Since 1965 in a private British collection of Mr. W.L. Bought by the current owner in 2016 in London, from T.R. who had owned the item since 2000.