snow knife
Block-carving blade
A snow knife is a tool used by Inuit peoples for cutting and shaping snow blocks when building igloos.
The blade is traditionally made from bone, antler, or ivory, though modern versions use metal or plastic.
The design allows clean cuts through compacted snow: He shaped each block with a snow knife before fitting it into place.
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- cutting edgeMost advanced currently available
- cutSeverance or reduction
- digUnearth by shoveling
- iglooDomed snow shelter
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