Blade Collection (#75)

Damaging the NHS, conceptual image

Ships propeller. The propeller of a large merchant vessel, seen while the ship was in dry dock. Photographed at the Nerpa Shipyard near Murmansk, Russia

S-curve fan blades
Aircraft engine fan blades with an S-curve leading edge. An example of the art in engineering and technology. Photographed at the 2008 Farnborough Air Show

Aircraft engine fan blades. An example of the art in engineering and technology. Photographed at the 2008 Farnborough Air Show

Aircraft engine fan in cowling
Aircraft engine fan in a cowling. Photographed at the 2009 Paris Air Show

Wind turbines, artwork
wind mills

Beetles on a blade of grass
Beetles walking on blade of grass

Helicopter rotor head. The central pivot of a set of helicopter rotor blades showing the complexity of the linkages

Aircraft propellers with swept back blades on military transport plane

Miscanthus Morning Light
Miscanthus (Miscanthus sinensis Morning Light )

Bamboo (Pleioblastus viridistriatus)
Bamboo foliage (Pleioblastus viridistriatus)

Floating club-rush (Eleogiton fluitans)

Grass. Close-up of blades of grass (family Gramineae). Economically and ecologically it is the most important flowering plant in the world

Gardening trowel

Miscanthus Yakushima Dwarf
Miscanthus flower heads (Miscanthus Yakushima Dwarf )

Miscanthus Ferner Osten
Miscanthus seed heads (Miscanthus sinensis Ferner Osten )

Dewdrop on a leaf. Close-up of a droplet of water about to drip off the end of a leaf. Dew is formed when the air cools down, and the water vapour it contains condenses out onto a surface

ICE SKATERS, c1856. A scene with people ice skating on the Delaware River, possibly near the Philadelphia Navy Yard, during the coldest winter on record at the time, of 1856. Color lithograph, c1856

ICE SKATING, c1859. People ice skating on Jamaica Pond, West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Color lithograph, c1859

PREHISTORIC FLINT BLADE. Flint blade, 300, 000 to 100, 000 B. C. found at Steinheim. 13cm
PREHISTORIC FLINT BLADE. Flint blade, 300, 000 to 100, 000 B.C. found at Steinheim. 13cm

CHINA: JADE BLADE. Erlitou phase, first half of the 2nd millenium B. C
CHINA: JADE BLADE. Erlitou phase, first half of the 2nd millenium B.C

POE: PIT AND PENDULM... the vermin frequently fastened their sharp fangs in my fingers
POE: PIT AND PENDULM. ...the vermin frequently fastened their sharp fangs in my fingers. Pen-and-ink drawing from an edition of Edgar Allan Poes The Pit and the Pendulum, first published in 1842

Audi R8

Honda Fireblade Japan

The white buildings and the windmills on the mountain cliffs of Oia, Santorini, Greece

Europe, Netherlands, Kinerdijk. A windmill sits on the edge of the canal at Kinderdijk, a World Heritage Site, in the Netherlands

Bonson propellor factory
E.W. Bonson. Interior of the Bonson factory, showing men working on the production of airplane propeller blades (wooden)

Metropolitan Police sword and scabbard
A Metropolitan Police sword and its scabbard

Machine stone cutting, Portland Prison, Dorset
A machine with toothed blades and a rotating saw cutting up stone. Portland Prison, Dorset, opened in 1848 as a public works prison for convicts who were employed in quarries in the area

Varnishing Oars, 1930
Mr. A. Bushnell painting the blade of an Oxford oar which will be used in the Oxford vs Cambridge boat race. For over 50 years he was responsible for such finishing touches

Morning dew dewdrops on blades of grass in the morning Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-303 Morning dew - dewdrops on blades of grass in the morning Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Illegal weapons seized by Cumbria Police UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A knife amnesty with a criminal handing over a knife at a police station
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Small Golden Grasshopper resting on blade of grass in autumn meadow Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-237 Small Golden Grasshopper - resting on blade of grass in autumn meadow Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Chrysochraon brachyptera Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal

Water droplets on grass, Dali, Yunnan, China, Asia

Wheat field ripe ears of wheat against blue sky Germany
SAS-254 Wheat field - ripe ears of wheat against blue sky Germany Triticum L. Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are personal display purposes only

Knife Thrower / Circa 1880
A knife thrower in leotard and tights prepares to throw another blade at his blindfolded assistant who is tied down to make sure she doesn t accidently flinch

Dagger Found at Mycenae
A dagger blade ca 16th C.BC, found at Mycenae by Schliemann. Probably made by Minoan craftsmen for use by a Mycenaean, as the hunters are in the Minoan style

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"Unleashing the Power of the Blade: A Journey through Time and Cultures" The Honda VTR 1000 Repsol Fireblade roars to life, embodying speed and precision on two wheels. Donald Cameron of Lochiel wields the Jacobite claymore sword at the Battle of Culloden, a symbol of strength and resilience in Scottish history. Graceful yet deadly, a Japanese warrior woman brandishes her naginata, showcasing her mastery in martial arts. Monsieur de St. George's elegant fencing stance on April 4th, 1788 captures the artistry and finesse behind wielding a blade. Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicts an intense moment where discipline meets danger within the world of samurais. The Honda VTR 1000 HRC Fireblade pushes boundaries with its cutting-edge technology and unrivaled performance on the road. The Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade ignites adrenaline-fueled adventures with its sleek design and powerful engine that leaves competitors in awe. An illustration showcases an axe with a wooden handle - a timeless tool representing both utility and craftsmanship throughout history. Intricate diagrams reveal the intricate bones that make up our hands and arms - nature's own blades designed for dexterity and precision. Audi R8 Germany German exudes sophistication as it glides effortlessly down winding roads, epitomizing power under refined elegance. From ancient battles to modern machines, from swords to motorcycles or even bone structure – blades have always captivated us with their strength, beauty, or sheer functionality across cultures & eras. Dhumavati / Matangi emerges from Hindu mythology as fierce goddesses associated with transformation & empowerment; their divine blades severing limitations & paving paths towards new beginnings.