Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Weapons and Ammunition (hierarchy name)
5. weapons
6. projectile weapons
7. [projectile weapons with nonexplosive propellant]
8. [projectiles with nonexplosive propellant]

Additional parents:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment
4. Tools and Equipment
5. equipment
6. equipment by process
7. cutting equipment
8. cutting tools
9. knives
10. knife weapons

Narrower term/s

• throwing knife money [NP]

Anotations

Scope note:

Knifelike weapons used for throwing at an enemy or animal prey. Examples are from Central Africa, where they sometimes have several sharp blades set at different angles. They are also used for displays of skill as entertainment or sport.