Corner Tang Knife...

[ROBERTDRIGGERS]

just found this the other day and learned what the odd corner was for. questions are, is this type of blade particularly rare and/or valuable even if the tip is broken? thanks in advance!

 

[Goldiver]

Wow, absolutely gorgeous piece! The color is incredible. You don't often see this style blade.

Steve

 

[GatorBoy]

Please tell us a little about how you found it.
Would love to see some other artifacts from that site.
What state?

 

[NCPeaches]

That piece is a beauty! I don't know the type but someone will come along shortly and let you know more about your find. What state are you in? Have you found other points or any pottery there?

 

[Sidevalve45]

My brother in law found part of a corner tang knife awhile back but I haven't been that lucky. The material looks like knife river flint from the upper plains area. Sweet find!


Sidevalve45

 

[GatorBoy]

Also reminds me of Texas material like rootbeer Flint especially with all the hinges

 

[ROBERTDRIGGERS]

I live in south central texas, San Antonio to be more specific. We have had a persistent drought that has nearly emptied Medina Lake. Its a 100 year old irrigation lake created when the Medina River was dammed near a natural box canyon. I'm more of a bottle hunter, however, on this morning, the waves and wind unearthed this knife at about shore line. I don't know anything about native American artifacts, but I did feel that this piece was unique. thanks for the interest!

 

[GatorBoy]

Big ol' tang knife
I know a lot of folks who would have Dr Gomer repair the tip you couldn't even tell when he was finished

 

[ROBERTDRIGGERS]

well, I impressed by what I've seen with regards to his repairs! are the repairs synthetic materials? definitely giving him a call!

 

[GatorBoy]

Yeah..resin

 

[Mark Todd]

Remarkable find! A beautiful example a relatively rare corner tang knife. Does it look as nice on the flip side If so to answer your other question, it has substantial monetary value even though it's broken.
Congrats!

 

[huntress104]

That is one beautiful artifact. When I find one and pick it up I can't help but think I am the first person to touch it since it was lost or left behind by hands of the one who possibly made it. Beautiful craftsmanship on that piece.

 

[ROBERTDRIGGERS]

thanks Mark! Both sides are nice. I never can bring myself to sell anything I find, however, I just wanted to know if this goes in the 'please no not touch' shelf. Judging from the responses, I think it does...

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

Thats awesome.Should be on the banner !

 

[old digger]

That sure is a humdinger of a find! That is one item that is on my list to find.

 

[yakker]

Wow wow wow!! That definitely goes on the 'please don't touch' shelf! Beautiful material and condition NICE save

 

[rock]

Well it is a rare piece. Its the 1st pick on reproduction materials for knapers. If you had bought it I would be cautious but seeing you found it its more likely to be real. Its a real nice piece even with the tip missing, congrats

 

[1320]

Nice piece for sure. Did you clean it or does that type of flint lack patina?

 

[GatorBoy]

1320 that type Flint from Texas can look like it was knapped a couple days ago and be thousands of years old.. I had to research that at one point it's pretty common to have all those hinges on it also

 

[ROBERTDRIGGERS]

thanks to all for the replies! no cleaning, except water. being a novice to arrowhead hunting, I wouldn't even know where to look. I mainly comb the edges of the lake looking for bottles, rings, etc. on this day, the knife was just laying on top of a bed of pea gravel, glistening in the sun. if you told me it was a few days old, I would have believed you...