Blades Collection (#7)

Petroselinum crispum, parsley, using large, sharp knife to cut parsley leaves, holding point of blade with flat fingers of non-cutting hand

Using curved mezzaluna to chop mint leaves on wooden board

Red Onion being hand-chopped, close up

Leek being chopped into slices on wooden cutting board, next to slices of red onions, whole red chillies and bunch of carrots

Using hands to crush garlic with flat side of cleaver, high angle view

Rolled up bamboo mat, ladles hanging from wall, ingredients on cutting board, in round wooden boxes and in bowls

Blades of grass

Lancet case with 2 lancets, circa 1800 C017 / 3588
Silver lancet case with two steel lancets with mother of pearl handles. Lancets are double edged surgical blades with a pointed end

Two lancets and shagreen case, circa 1790 C017 / 3561
Green shagreen (rough, granular surfaced leather) lancet case with two tortoiseshell lancets. Lancets are double-edged surgical blades with a pointed end

Antique veterinary fleam and bloodstick C017 / 3555
Nineteenth century brass veterinary fleam with four steel blades and a wooden bloodstick. In nineteenth century veterinary practice

Etui with three lancets, 18th century C017 / 3565
Silver etui engraved with a lion design and three lancets. Lancets are double edged surgical blades with a pointed end. These instruments were used to open patients veins for bloodletting

Electric razor, SEM
Electric razor with cut stubble (brown), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This electric razor has three rotary blade attachments. Part of one of these attachments is seen here

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1034
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1032
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Stone-age flint fragments C014 / 1020
Stone-age flint fragments. Pile of neolithic (new stone-age) flint fragments discarded during the forming of flint tools. These fragments date from around 8, 000 to 10

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1030
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1023
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Oscar Pistorius, South African athlete
Oscar Pistorius (born 1986), South African athlete and double amputee, running in the heats of the 4 x 400 meters relay race at the 2011 Athletics World Championships

Lancet case with lancets, circa 1800 C017 / 3587
Silver lancet case containing tortoiseshell and steel lancets. Lancets are double edged surgical blades with a pointed end. These instruments were used to open patients veins for bloodletting

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1022
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Paralympic sprinters, London 2012
Paralympic sprinters, including Brazils Alan Oliveira (left), lining up before the mens 100m T44 at the 14th Summer Paralympics in London. Photographed in London, UK on the 5th September 2012

Two lancets and their case, circa 1790 C017 / 3560
Two lancets with tortoiseshell handles and their silver and fishskin case. These were made in England by Simpson of the Strand around the year 1790

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1025
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Silver etui with 3 lancets, 18th century C017 / 3591
Silver etui engraved with a lion design and three lancets. Lancets are double edged surgical blades with a pointed end. These instruments were used to open patients veins for bloodletting

Scarificators and blades, circa 1800 C017 / 3559
Three multi-bladed scarificators, with spare blades. Scarificators such as these were used to create wounds on the surface of the skin, principally for wet cupping procedures

Paralympics track race. Photographed on 8 September 2012, at the Olympic Stadium during the London 2012 Paralympics

Wind turbine C018 / 0047
Wind turbine. Photographed in Wales

Prehistoric flint tools C014 / 1014
Prehistoric flint tools. Selection of flint tools found in Mauritania, West Africa, dating to 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1024
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1031
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1029
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1036
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1027
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1035
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1021
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1028
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Sprinters at start of paralympics 100m C015 / 6809
Paralympic sport. View of the legs of sprinters before the start of the 100 metres race at the London Paralympics in 2012. Amputee athletes use special curved prosthetic blades to assist running

Ventilation fan in Moscow metro
Ventilation. An engineer checking a ventilation fan in the Academicheskaya station on the Moscow metro

Tidal power plant, artwork C016 / 7544
Tidal power plant. Computer artwork of an array of offshore tidal turbines. Tidal forces rotate the propeller blades, which then drive a generator in order to produce electricity

Smith-Putnam wind turbine, 1941 C016 / 3819
Smith-Putnam wind turbine. This wind turbine was the worlds first large (megawatt-size) turbine. It was completed in 1941 on a hill named Grandpas Knob in Rutland, Vermont, USA

Dew drops on grass C016 / 2340
Dew drops on grass, close-up

Dew drops on grass C016 / 2338
Dew drops on grass, close-up

Dew drops on grass C016 / 2337
Dew drops on grass, close-up

Dew drops on grass C016 / 2336
Dew drops on grass, close-up

Dew drops on grass C016 / 2334
Dew drops on grass, close-up

Dew drops on grass C016 / 2333
Dew drops on grass, close-up

Dew drops on grass C016 / 2335
Dew drops on grass, close-up

Dew drops on grass C016 / 2332
Dew drops on grass, close-up

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"Blades: A Fusion of Power and Precision" Bramall Lane Stadium Fine Art - Sheffield United Football Club: Witness the swift movements and skillful footwork of the players as they glide across the pitch, leaving their opponents in awe. One of three miniature metal Sikh kirpan daggers: These blades symbolize courage, honor, and protection within the Sikh community, showcasing a rich cultural heritage. Steam turbine blades - Sir Charles Parsons: Unleashing immense power through rotation, these blades drive industries forward with their efficient energy conversion capabilities. RAF Sea King Helicopter about to land on Crinkle Crags in the Lake District to evacuate an injured walker being treated by a mountain rescue team: The rotor blades slice through the air with urgency, saving lives amidst challenging terrains. Aeroplane engine: Behold the marvel of engineering as razor-sharp turbine blades propel aircraft into the sky, defying gravity with every takeoff. Illustration, axe with wooden handle: An age-old tool that embodies strength and resilience; its blade has harnessed nature's resources for survival throughout history. BAC Jet Provost T. 5 XW302: Feel the adrenaline rush as this jet slices through clouds like a precision instrument—its wings cutting effortlessly through turbulence. Boeing 747-8 engine cowling: The colossal fan blades encapsulated within this sleek structure enable one of aviation's most iconic giants to soar gracefully across continents. Retro Large Multi Tool Folding Pocket Knife Fork S: This versatile blade-carrying companion combines functionality and nostalgia—a trusty sidekick for any outdoor adventure or DIY project. Wind farm, Scotland: Blades spin rhythmically against vast horizons harnessing renewable energy—an elegant dance between technology and sustainability shaping our future landscapes. Mobile Grinder 1970S .