for all_atv to look at

[larson1951]

here are some images with a comparison of the flaking tool (?) next to a prairie side notch point

dear all_atv,
i am interested in your opinion, is this what you were lookin' for? if you would like more pictures let me know what you want
thanks to you and anyone else for any input as to whether this is a flaking tool or?
larson1951

 

[flintdigger]

It look's like it could have been used for making the notches, It will be interesting to see what everybody else has to say. That is a nice looking point.

 

[Neogeo]

Ok...ya sold me.....Now I like that tool even more...

 

[larson1951]

thanks frank and flintdigger
i thought i would try to mention to all_atv that this tool used for prairie side notch and also jaw notched points is a pressure flaking tool and not a percussion flaking toll
i am hoping that this would help explain a little better and i give my apologies to you for not making this clear in the first place

 

[tmodel]

yes that makes a big difference, that piece of antler looks just right for the nothes in both prairie side and jaw notched points. the first time i read that you though it was for notching one of these points i though no way. but then this post and i had to rethink and change my mind, i was thinking about the cahokian points that have a lot nowear notch.... i like the way thoughs are displayed in this post it sure helps me to understand and i need all the help i can get .. Terry

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Looks good to me Steve. I'd say it was used for fine pressure flaking too.

 

[larson1951]

where are you Mr. all_atv? er