Big Sandy Save

[eastTNJoe]

Went out for an hour on Sunday. My eyes must be getting worse because I walked over a small stretch multiple times without finding anything. I gave up and decided to go back. As I walked out I found this point laying where I had crossed probably 4 or 5 times. Makes me wonder how many I have missed.

Big Sandy in the Sand

Obverse or Reverse depending on perspective

the other side.

 

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[painterx7]

We all miss them boss but you got a good one I love them big sandy points !!!

 

[GroundS.KeepeR]

Nice

 

[Tnmountains]

That one is sure purdy.

 

[rock]

Small for a Big Sandy isnt it? Nice looking point.

 

[eastTNJoe]

Small for a Big Sandy isnt it? Nice looking point.

Maybe?..not sure, but 2 or 3 other points from same 20 yard area are very similar in shape...best I can ID is Big Sandy...maybe I should create a new type...."Small Sandy!"

 

[Tnmountains]

That is really a nice one Joe don't you think?

 

[yakker]

Or Li'l Sandy... Nice, pretty little point there! Congrats- and HH! Yak
p.s. I have the same problem, and now wear glasses all the time when hunting points. Can't see a darned thing w/o them..rrr.

 

[rock]

I just looked it up and yeah it looks correct. Big Sandy

 

[monsterrack]

The notches and the base look different from a Big Sandy to me could this be a Rowan. It's a nice find for sure and very easy to walk over

 

[GaRebel1861]

Dang! That is a nice one.

 

[eastTNJoe]

Yes TN...it is one of the nicest made points I have found in some time. It is the first one I've found that I think the base might actually be ground...it seems smoother with no sharp edge...so maybe?...Thanks for the input Rock and Monster...and Yakker I had my contacts in, but it didn't seem to matter!

 

[rock]

So are we still thinking Big Sandy? Or is it something else

 

[Edmundruffin]

i would call it a Palmer. It looks more corner notched, than the classic side notched Big Sandy. I have always believed that Palmers were extremely worn out Kirks. JMHO

 

[rock]

i would call it a Palmer. It looks more corner notched, than the classic side notched Big Sandy. I have always believed that Palmers were extremely worn out Kirks. JMHO

Id have to 2nd that due to the twist in the blade. TY ED

 

[eastTNJoe]

Id have to 2nd that due to the twist in the blade. TY ED

Thanks for the input guys. I'm not sure what it will finally be labeled, but I will say that I have found a few others nearby with the same basic shape and size and even material. Either way, I figure it is pretty old since lots of the points from this area that fit that archaic era have a similar base with lobes.

 

[Americus]

That is a nice one. Thanks for sharing.

 

[rock]

Palmer is old