✅ SOLVED CAN YOU SPOT THE FAKE PART 2

[monsterrack]

Ok this time there is one photo of one fake point, I will tell you where they got picked up, the rest is up to your eye. Good Luck. #1 found in Coryell co. Texas #2 found in Huron Co. Ohio #3 Bell CO. Texas #4 Hot Springs Co. Arkansas #5 Zapata Co. Texas In 2 days I will tell which one is the 1 and only fake. Good Luck.

 

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[monsterrack]

Certain types of chert will not have a pretty shine to them unless they've been lying in a river or creek for some time. I agree though, the patina is suspicious. A lot of modern knappers will rub Old English furniture polish on their points to age them.

Some stone has a shine after it is heat treated and to check for wax, put a drop of water on the point, if it has had wax applied it will bead up, if no wax the water will leave a flat wet spot when it runs off.

 

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[monsterrack]

My guess is number 2.
It is extremely hard to spot a good modern pt. even when you are holding it in your hand, becomes almost impossible when looking at a photo.
Some tell tale signs are crushing in the notch area, and if the knapper was using copper tools they will usually leave a trace of copper somewhere on the stone.
All that being said, it is still fun to play !

A good replicator that is doing it to fool someone will chip it out with modern tools then go back and finish up with antler.

 

[painterx7]

Number one looks odd

 

[monsterrack]

Number one looks odd

If you look close at #1 you can see where the tip was reworked.

 

[painterx7]

Thanks for the input it is hard to tell

 

[ROCKateer]

Ok this time there is one photo of one fake point, I will tell you where they got picked up, the rest is up to your eye. Good Luck. #1 found in Coryell co. Texas<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=851580"/> #2 found in Huron Co. Ohio<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=851582"/> #3 Bell CO. Texas<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=851585"/> #4 Hot Springs Co. Arkansas<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=851590"/> #5 Zapata Co. Texas<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=851593"/> In 2 days I will tell which one is the 1 and only fake. Good Luck.

##5

 

[Tnmountains]

Rww1987 & Jamey guessed #3. You have to admit I was real close at #4. I like these contest. We need prizes.


Congratulations Winners

 

[rock]

Let me go back and edit my guess to #3, LOL
That was a fun game but darnit I was wrong again. If you stay with the types of material you know from your area there will be a much less chance of getting burned from a fake. I have seen some that you just cant tell at all.

 

[lost crow]

That's why I don't buy points. I can't tell real from fake. If you find them odds are good they are real.

 

[painterx7]

That's why I don't buy points. I can't tell real from fake. If you find them odds are good they are real.

I agree !!

 

[kansa54]

Let me go back and edit my guess to #3, LOL
That was a fun game but darnit I was wrong again. If you stay with the types of material you know from your area there will be a much less chance of getting burned from a fake. I have seen some that you just cant tell at all.

Hey Rock, not if you're from Missouri. I think most flint knappers start out making stuff with Burlington chert. Also, there are a lot of excellent knappers from Missouri. If you ever travel through the state, don't buy any Sedalia blades because chances are it's modern.

 

[bci101tractors]

As much as I hate to say, this thread speaks volumes...

 

[painterx7]

We had the same answer lol

 

[digordie]

Well at least #5 used to be a modern reproducton at some point in time.