Creek finds from this weekend

[Gribnitz]

I actually found two complete points and no broken ones this weekend. It is usally the other way around. Also found a really nice preform the next day where my dry creek runs into the wet creek.

 

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[deacon]

Nice finds! I yet to find any as nice.

 

[searcher]

sweet!! what size are they?
can you go upsteam and find a mound? or are there none in that area?
searcher

 

[Gribnitz]

The larger point is about 2 inches. The preform is near as big as my hand. As far as mounds, no idea. I stick to the creek where the ticks and poison ivy isn't near as thick.

 

[searcher]

i think the "preform" is an "hand axe".. if it's as big as your hand. there was a lot of discussion about how these were used..
i read about some experimentation with "hand axes". they wondered how they were used,since all sides are sharp...
they tried different ways then came up with the idea that maybe it was for throwing. they got some athletes to throw some copies that were the same size and weight and the "hand axes" landed point first almost all of the time!! interesting...!
too bad you don't like poison ivy or ticks powdered sulfer for the ticks & chiggers, me for the poison ivy(not allergic)
H.H. searcher

 

[Nana40]

Wow! Those are really great! I know you are proud to have them!

Nana

 

[T-Rex]

I'd say it's a great big knife/scraper...

Ever hunt any plowed fields? Potential goldmines...

 

[ink-a-alot]

I'd say it's a great big knife/scraper...

Ever hunt any plowed fields? Potential goldmines...

the one on the bottum is what you call a blank

 

[Th3rty7]

Imo that creek stained preform or blank may be a clovis preform, sure has the form and style of flaking, hard to tell from just a pic though. nice finds.

 

[ShowmeMoflint]

I like the preform it has some creek stain on it sweet finds
ShowmeMOflint

 

[coalfire]

No, not a preform. I agree with T-rex. I have seen the bottom style many times in several collections. it is a knife/scraper. Called an Ovoid Blade (some simular types with a hump are sometimes called a "turtle-back= scraper). I have seen them in several materials and from different ages. Even one that looked paleo and crude. It is a great tool for a man or woman's pouch. Thinner than a good Celt and has several good working edges for several uses. I saw one with a thin tip for punching holes also.The smallest types are nickel and dime size "Thumbnail Scrapers". I have three of the tiny "Thumb-Nail" ones in three colors of flint. Sweet finds all around!!!

~Z~ (formally Zeawolf now useing the nickname Coalfire)