Arrowhead Hunting Question..

[sosa961]

Have y'all ever found a point that was broken and then found the other half nearby? I ask because a lot of what I find (especially in plowed fields) have been broken and I'm wondering if it's even worth looking around in the same area for the other piece?

 

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[chase2]

Yes, it is worth it. I have seen points found 20 years apart. I have a point that I have three parts and still missing two. I have several that are broken refits.

 

[quito]

I have put a couple pieces together myself, could probably do a few more if I took the time.

I'm thinking on most sites that were occupied for a while you would find more broken points than whole. I envision hunters taking off broken points from their shafts and discarding them when back at home or in a camp setting rather than in the field.

 

[willjo]

I would keep the broke pieces separate by areas where you found them and occasionally you can lay them out and see if any fit. we have put a good many back together but these were broke while they were being made and the knapper dropped both pieces and started on another spall.

 

[lightman]

I posted a thread back in December about finding half of a blade and my Son having the other half that he found the year before. It happens occasionally.

 

[welsbury]

You sure can match brokes up. Try to keep your pieces separated by site and sooner or later it will happen. I have done it maybe a dozen times throughout the years. Here is one I found the tip to about a year later.

 

[welsbury]

Maybe pics will show. Also a 3 piece knife found last summer

 

[quito]

I would like to find the 3rd piece of this 7 inch round bi-face. By far even broken with part missing, this is the biggest blade I have found so far. Found both pieces 2 years ago, and been hunting hard for the rest when I can.

 

[monsterrack]

If you are finding broken item's due to farming, it is more of a chance of finding the other part later. Good post !!!!!

 

[sosa961]

Well, I'm sold! I'll be putting in the time to look for the next parts and keep them separated by location. Beautiful points, Welsbury. Thanks for all the input.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

I found the two pieces for this large Point the same day on the Ohio River.