What kind of tool?

[rock]

I saw quite a few of these at the show so I decided to get one. It is made from flint and was found in Tn by the seller. He had a bunch of hoes and Celts, Game Balls, Discoils and points. I did however show him my large white ball and he said Game Ball on it. But here it is and I am open to all thoughts cause I am not sure. Thanks, rock This is 5 inches Long and 3 inches wide.

 

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[old digger]

Could be a spade.

 

[rock]

It has that flat spot on the end and I thought maybe a Chisel for wood working. But I have never found a Chisel before and dont know what they look like.

 

[unclemac]

now why wouldn't that be an adz blade?

 

[GatorBoy]

Looks like a hoe/spade. The wear on the end is consistent with dragging it through the soil.

 

[NC field hunter]

I have always called them spades. Never found one that sweet. Nice piece Rock! Unc, why it couldn't be an adze? I think the whole bit on an adze would be curved or bowed rather than one small part of the bit. Good question. That was my guess.

 

[rock]

Thanks for the comments on it. I was just looking at it again and the side view of it. It seems to be flat one one side and kinda bowed on the other if it was laying on a flat surface. I didnt notice it before or I would of took a pic of it. They had quite a few of them and this was the only one in flint. The rest were made out of Coastal Chert kinda tan in color.

 

[NC field hunter]

Thanks for the comments on it. I was just looking at it again and the side view of it. It seems to be flat one one side and kinda bowed on the other if it was laying on a flat surface. I didnt notice it before or I would of took a pic of it. They had quite a few of them and this was the only one in flint. The rest were made out of Coastal Chert kinda tan in color.

It is a beautiful piece. I have always loved spades, hoes, and axe heads more than any other artifacts.

 

[rock]

It was funny cause every time I saw a point I was interested in they all said...well that looks like a Pickwick to me. I didnt buy 1 Pickwick and I bout about 6 points. I did buy some nice ones just not Pickwick. I guess that is a common point type in Tn. And that is why I had to ask on this.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

I don't see any polish on the blade end so I doubt it was used as a Spade or a Hoe. It may have been intended to be used as one, but I don't think it ever was. Also, the spot at the back is from damage to the piece.

 

[rock]

I have to disagree on the damaged end theory. Every single one I saw no matter what material it was had the same flat end and a bit on the other. I will upload a pic on the side view so everyone can see how it curves. Just 1 min

 

[rock]

Ok here are pics from outside so you can see it better. I believe the flat spot is the striking platform and this is from one huge removed piece and then worked from that stage to a tool. I cant find any information on this type of tool. Thank you for all comments.

 

[GatorBoy]

I still say its a hoe. Not every material shows Polish well and not every hoe was used enough to be polished. Here is a hoe from Tennessee.

 

[rock]

So we can call it a snapped base hoe then I guess. Thanks GB for that pic. I have never said this before so here it goes, you know your stuff! You might want to frame that lol. I wonder why they made them with the flat spot? I was thinking a wood tool cause they could of put some hide on the flat spot then hit it with a hammer stone to get a wedge off for a canoe. All the other hoes in that bunch had notches on them almost like ax heads.

 

[GatorBoy]

There is the possiblity like Reaper said..that it was never used yet. Its a nice biface tool regardless. It will look nice in a frame.

 

[GatorBoy]

I find scrapers here in Florida that have the same "snap base" these aren't broken.

 

[rock]

I find scrapers here in Florida that have the same "snap base" these aren't broken.

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End Scrapers correct?

 

[GatorBoy]

Yeah

 

[rock]

I got some other Artifacts that I dont know what they are also. Some are very rustic quartz pieces. Most wouldnt even pick them up. I saw 2 guys at the show that had some of the same type of quartz artifacts as I do. I thought that was cool we had the same stuff but they also had some points which I havent found yet. Looks to be the round base MM period.

 

[NC field hunter]

I think the flat spot is just an area on the tool that never got used. It was hafted above that spot, and too for from the bit to get wear from work. It was just an area that did not require as much if any attention, if that makes any sense.