Mystery point

[coosakid]

Found this point this morning.... I think the base I snapped off but not real sure..... I think its some type of fire treated chert. Any thoughts on what type it might have been

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[rock]

Were you out there with a dog? I see tracks, ha. I have found at least 1 point if not maybe 2 with a base like that almost like a reverse impact fracture but was used for a base. No pics rite now but if you want maybe later I can post it for comparison for you if you like.

 

[coosakid]

Yeah for sure.... It's kinda different how the edges do, going straight down. Wasn't sure if it was broke or if that's how they made it

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[sandchip]

More than likely just a stemmed point that was considerably larger originally and resharpened several times until they got all the goody out of it. Probably more difficult to sharpen as it got smaller, especially if this was done while still hafted, resulting in all the hinge fractures.

 

[coosakid]

More than likely just a stemmed point that was considerably larger originally and resharpened several times until they got all the goody out of it. Probably more difficult to sharpen as it got smaller, especially if this was done while still hafted, resulting in all the hinge fractures.

Yeah I see what your saying, I never thought of it like that, appreciate that... I might have learned something today

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[olroy70]

Were you out there with a dog? I see tracks, ha. I have found at least 1 point if not maybe 2 with a base like that almost like a reverse impact fracture but was used for a base. No pics rite now but if you want maybe later I can post it for comparison for you if you like.

I had a pom that loved hunting rocks........... sure miss her

 

[rock]

Yeah for sure.... It's kinda different how the edges do, going straight down. Wasn't sure if it was broke or if that's how they made it

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Here you go the black one is much nicer than the other one. Probably late woodland. Did you get that PM I sent you?