Letter opener as a replica of a Bronze Age knife . The historical model for this stylish letter opener was a Bronze Age knife found in Tåstorp in Västergötland, Sweden.
Knives made of bronze were widespread in northern Europe from the Middle Bronze Age, from 1600 to 500 BC, and have been found at many sites.
This Bronze Age knife has a depiction of a ship engraved on the blade, which was typical of Bronze Age art. Ships often appeared in Bronze Age art as expressions of cultural life on jewellery, sacred objects and rock carvings.
The Bronze Age knife measures 11.5 x 1.5 cm and has a sharpened blade that is ideal for opening envelopes.