Knife Collection (page 4)

Illustration for "Les Contes" written by Charles Perrault, 1879 (engraving)
MAJ5032106 Illustration for "Les Contes" written by Charles Perrault, 1879 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

A gem-set jade-hilted dagger (khanjar), India, 19th century (steel, jade, gemstones & wood)
7423051 A gem-set jade-hilted dagger (khanjar), India, 19th century (steel, jade, gemstones & wood) by Indian School, (19th century); length: 37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Thief!
Christophe Kiciak

Still life, 1895 (oil on canvas)
NGW388591 Still life, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Williams, Isaac John (fl. 1895); 36x46 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Siebe Gorman steel bladed diver's knife with bronze scabbard

Jedediah Smith (1799-1831) being attacked by a Grizzly bear, c. 1861 (colour litho)
PNP245844 Jedediah Smith (1799-1831) being attacked by a Grizzly bear, c.1861 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jedediah Strong Smith (January 6)

Wild Bill Hickok (1837-76) (b / w photo)
PNP245495 Wild Bill Hickok (1837-76) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Cartoon, Louis Engel and Alexander Henderson
Cartoon, Mr Louis Engel (musician and music critic) and Mr Alexander Henderson (theatre owner and director) - I ll have my bond! (A reference to Shylock in The Merchant of Venice.) 1885

Egyptian statue of the goddess Isis with throne headdress, in hard black stone with yellow spots. Copperplate engraving by Giacomo Bossi after an illustration by D. A

Maori tools and weapons with elaborate carving: axe, fish knife, and box. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Utensils and tools of the Malagasy people of Madagascar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Page of Victorian adverts - November 1895
A variety of advertisements in The Illustrated Sporting Dramatic News dated November 1895. November 1895

James Callaghan holding knife up before cutting cake - April 1979 24 / 04 / 1979
James Callaghan holding knife up before cutting cake - April 1979 24/04/1979

Barbra Streisand threw a West End party into the early hours as her hit show " Funny Girl" came to the end of its four month run in the West End

A worker at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton seen here trimming shoes 26th April 1956

Butchers, Middlesbrough, Circa 1973

Butchers, Stokesley, Circa 1973

Chef preparing the evening meal at the Seighford Hall Hotel Circa June 1974

The wedding of Julie Andrews and Tony Walton at St Mary Oatlands Church, Weybridge, Surrey. 10th May 1959

West Ham winger Peter Brabrook who has a butchers shop in East London was assisted in sorting out his Christmas turkeys by 2 mates of his. Terry Venables of Spurs and Tom Baldwin of Arsenal

Referee Jack Taylor pictured in his job as a butcher in Wolverhampton, 1970

Journalist David Jack eating a meat lunch June 1975 1970s

Ringo Star and George Harrison of the Beatles seen here June 1965 Local Caption
Ringo Star and George Harrison of the Beatles seen here June 1965 watscan - - 24/08/2009

Trench knife made from a barbed wire stanchion 1916
Trench knife made from barbed wire stanchion 1916 (c). This type of knife is also known as a French Nail. Associated with World War One (1914-1918). Date: circa 1916

Qatar, Doha, Traditional curved dagger in Doha Museum

The Potato Peeler (reverse: Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat), 1885. Creator: Vincent van Gogh
The Potato Peeler (reverse: Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat), 1885

The Holy Family, possibly 1527-33. Creator: Workshop of Joos van Cleve (Netherlandish, Cleve ca)
The Holy Family, possibly 1527-33

Still Life with Ham, 1870s. Creator: Philippe Rousseau
Still Life with Ham, 1870s

Still Life: Peaches and Grapes, ca. 1825. Creator: John Archibald Woodside
Still Life: Peaches and Grapes, ca. 1825

Englishwoman martyred by the Chinese, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Englishwoman martyred by the Chinese, 1930. Une Anglaise Martyrisee Par Des Chinois. A terrified woman is restrained as her fingers are cut off with a knife on a wooden block

Right hand panel of The Pearl Divers triptych by Utamaro, c1797-98, (1936). Creator
Right hand panel of The Pearl Divers triptych by Utamaro, c1797-98, (1936). Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock of a woman wringing waistcloth holding knife in her mouth while

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1636, (1914). Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1636, (1914). God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith (Genesis, XXII: 1-13)

Butchers Boy. Date: circa 1920s

Japanesse Art, Man and wolf fighting over a fish, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Japanesse Art, Man and wolf fighting over a fish, 19th Century

Apollo and Marsyas, 17th century. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Apollo and Marsyas, 17th century. Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640). Found in the collection of the Far Eastern Art Museum, Khabarovsk

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith (Genesis, XXII: 1-13)

Egyptian papyrus of the cat of Ra killing Apophis the snake of evil
An image of the cat of Ra killing Apophis the snake of evil, from the papyrus of Hunefer, from the British Museums collection

Uzbekistan, Bukhara, a display of traditional knives

Wood chopping board with mixed italian cold cuts appetizer and cutlery from above

A protester, hiding from police, tries to retrieve a machete during a protest against President Pierre Nkurunzizas decision to run for a third term in Bujumbura, Burundi, May 29, 2015

A worker cuts off a sharks fin at a private dock in Puntarenas, north of San Jose October 12, 2010. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate (COSTA RICA - Tags: ANIMALS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Stainless Steel is seen stamped onto the blade of a knife in Manchester, Britain, March 26, 2018. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Free vegetarian meals are shown for the camera by participants at the Annual Sikh Day Parade in Manhattan, New York, U.S. April 28, 2018. REUTERS/Gaia Squarci

Stainless Steel cutlery is seen in Manchester, Britain, March 26, 2018. REUTERS/Phil Noble

A woman prepares tomato sauce in her kitchen at the colonial city of Granada, Nicaragua January 29, 2018. REUTERS/Oswaldo Rivas

Silver cutlery is seen stored in a drawer at a private home in Valletta, Malta, January 18, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

A farmer opens a cocoa pod at a cocoa farm in Azaguie, Ivory Coast, October 22, 2019. Picture taken October 22, 2019. REUTERS/Luc Gnago

Lebanon, Beirut. A plate of Mezze

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"Unveiling the Artistry: The Knife's Timeless Tale" Step into the world of history and art as we explore the diverse roles and symbolism of the humble knife. From bookbinding tools in 1875 to Diego Velazquez's captivating painting "Old Woman Cooking Eggs" in 1618, this versatile instrument has left its mark throughout time. In Harold Harvey's masterpiece "The Tea Table, " a knife silently awaits its turn amidst an intimate gathering, hinting at its significance in daily life. Meanwhile, Jacques Louis David immortalizes Jean-Paul Marat's tragic fate with his chilling portrayal of the fatal stabbing that occurred during the French Revolution. Lady Macbeth's infamous daggers come to mind, symbolizing ambition and guilt within Shakespearean tragedy. On a lighter note, an advertisement from 1945 showcases how knives played a vital role in promoting meat consumption during post-war times. Travel back to Delmonicos Restaurant in New York City circa 1902, where Joseph Byron captures bustling kitchen scenes complete with chefs skillfully wielding their trusty knives. Even on Christmas cards featuring owls and foxes carrying food, these creatures rely on knives for survival. Delving deeper into history, Francis Parsons' portrait of Cherokee chief Kanagagota reveals cultural significance as he holds a ceremonial knife close to his heart. Market reports depict English country squires carving beef with precision while knights of medieval Germany relied on their trusty blades for protection and honor. Lastly, William Hogarth's "Enraged Musician" portrays chaos erupting around a musician who wields his knife menacingly amidst discordant sounds—a reminder that even mundane objects can become instruments of frustration or aggression. From practicality to symbolism across various mediums throughout centuries, the knife remains an enduring tool that tells stories both grand and subtle—forever etching itself into our collective consciousness.