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<dc:description>Two wetstone blocks for sharpening knives. One 400/100 grain and one 3000/8000.</dc:description>
<dc:contributor>iain</dc:contributor>
<dc:language>English</dc:language>
<dc:type>Physical Object</dc:type>
<dc:identifier>574</dc:identifier>
<dc:date submitted>19/08/2025</dc:date submitted>
<dc:references>Please see references for AAS_CP_004 </dc:references>
<dc:extent>40cm x 4cm x 15cm</dc:extent>
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<item_type_metadata:prim media>1187</item_type_metadata:prim media>
<item_type_metadata:material>Stone, with different levesl of abrasion</item_type_metadata:material>
<item_type_metadata:place>Cross, Ness, Isle of Lewis </item_type_metadata:place>
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<item_type_metadata:function>For sharpening knives </item_type_metadata:function>
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<item_type_metadata:field worker>Netty Soapta</item_type_metadata:field worker>
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