Flint knapping tool?

[MOGARDE]

Hello,

We found this while walking a creek near St. Louis, Missouri that feeds into the Mississippi river. Is this a flake tool or knife? Are there ways to identify type or age?

 

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[NCPeaches]

Looks like one to me but I'm not an expert on them, it's an awesome find!

 

[lairmo]

I say blade core....

 

[11KBP]

Blade removed from a core.

 

[Sidevalve45]

That looks like a limace. Kind of a multi-tool from what little bit I have read.

 

[justonemore]

and utilized, nice find

 

[Yak1366]

Cool find, congrats!!

 

[old digger]

That piece looks like well used flake knife. Nice find.

 

[MOGARDE]

Thanks so much everyone! We really appreciate the feedback!

 

[ToddsPoint]

Blade removed from a core.

This. Gary

 

[Arrow1492]

Not utilized-that’s post deposit damage along the edge Blade from a core without intentional rework.

 

[uniface]

Use wear. Blade.

Nice.