mad.co.walker
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I have only purchased a few points throughout the years and luckily all have been authentic. Is there ONE certain place on a point that can be examined to see if a point has been been "modernly knapped" ? I know patina is an obvious focal point. but some of the points i would have liked to purchase just don't "look right" and later find out that it was an authentic point. I have only been hunting for about 5 years so any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have seen sellers at artifact shows use an eye piece to examine points and they seem to know right away. What are they looking for in a point in order to call it authentic. Thanks to all that will reply. One more thing to passon. I found a book awhile back titled "PREHISTORIC CHERT TYPES OF THE MIDWEST" by TONY DeREGNAUCOURT and JEFF GEORIADY copy righted 1998. Its an excellent reference book and lists a variety of chert types with excellent pictures. Just thought i would let anyone who is looking for a good reference book know. HH.
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