My first hard stone find

[Flintfinder of Mo.]

I found this when I was 15 years old. I have had it on other forums, and still not 100% sure of what it is. It does have wear on the pole end, as well as a few plow dings. John IMG]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/trojans89/axe004.jpg[/IMG] IMG]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/trojans89/100_1214.jpg[/IMG] IMG]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/trojans89/100_1215.jpg[/IMG]

[Flintfinder of Mo.]

A couple more pics IMG]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/trojans89/100_1217.jpg[/IMG]

[SoIll]

Grooved adze?

[archaeon]

yeah, looks like a stone celt/axe/pounder for sure

[KYMountainman]

I've seen a few grooved picks that look similar to that. I'd lean towards either a grooved pick or a hoe of some sort. It's flat on one side so they wanted to be able to get a linear strike or pull with that side.

[jeff a]

half grooved adze, not a common artifact,very nice

[unitas]

Very nice, I'd call it a grooved adze as well.

[The Grim Reaper]

Like Jeff said, it's a Half Grooved Adz and a rare find.

[Ohio_Doug]

Definetely a very rare find, congrats on that one

[phantomfinder]

Sweet stone axe, WTG

[Flintfinder of Mo.]

Ok thanks guys. I think I'll go with grooved adz. thanks for the comments. seem like it was split last time between axe and adz. Adz makes more sence to me. I just have not seen anything like it before. SoIll, very nice celt you found for your first hardstone find. I contribute mine as maybe the one that got me hooked on this hobby so many years ago. thanks for the comment guys. John

[WhiteCountyPaleo]

My thought too was it being a grooved adz.
It probably was polished more at one time.
Being in the ground caused it to deteriorate.

[Pinellas Man]

That's a fine one Flintfinder.

[badandy]

Grooved adze is what comes to mind, but that just my opinion. Good example of a rare artifact if you ask me, Congrats!

badandy

[Wutdahay]

That's a great find. Looks to me like it might be a type of hoe used for cultivating. Just my 2 cents.

[Johnny X]

Nice find!..

Good start to a hardstone artifact collection.

Keep em coming.

StevenX

[gilmerman]

Really nice find, put it where you can see it frequently. Do you hunt year around or does the cold stop you?

[Flintfinder of Mo.]

Thanks guys, Gilmerman I hunt year round. The only time I take a break is deer, turkey season. Dont want to get shot. Thanks for your comments. John