Interesting point base..

[mammoth29]

Take a look at this point that was found over the weekend. Can anyone explain why the base would be curved like that? The point, which is about the size of a quarter, was found in the same vicinity as the drill and knife in the second picture.

 

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[vonfatman]

Boy, that is wonderful. Congratulations. I have never found such piece.

vfm

 

[antmike915]

No clue why the base is like that but it's cool.

 

[CreekSide]

I see you are from Utah which is always a good idea to say when asking for an I.D. I’ve seen some double notched points before out west I’m thinking Evans is the name but not sure if you have them in your area. It’s a killer find

 

[CreekSide]

I just looked for your state and didn’t see anything like it

 

[Relicgrubber]

That's because it is an Eccentric form.

 

[mammoth29]

That's because it is an Eccentric form.

That it is.

 

[newnan man]

Good looking finds. The Knapper had their reasons for the unusual base but I could only guess.

 

[Buckleberry]

Maybe because it's a reworked base and then hafted as a small knife.

 

[Blackfoot58]

Very artistic for its day.

 

[ToddsPoint]

I’m thinking outside the box here. Your bipointed blade was hafted on one of the pointed ends like this pic I drew.

Why couldn’t the eccentric looking one have been hafted on the pointed end? The eccentric “base” would then become a specialized tool. Thoughts?

 

[mammoth29]

I’m thinking outside the box here. Your bipointed blade was hafted on one of the pointed ends like this pic I drew. View attachment 2114016
Why couldn’t the eccentric looking one have been hafted on the pointed end? The eccentric “base” would then become a specialized tool. Thoughts? View attachment 2114017

That is very "outside the box" thinking! I can see it being plausible as these pieces were found within feet of each other.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I'm thinking maybe it was used like a cornor tang knife.