Is this an Indian artifact

[fyrffytr1]

I found this in Kentucky two years ago on my brother's farm. I rarely hunt arrowheads and most of my finds have been made while metal detecting.
Is it an axe or a farming tool? I have not cleaned it. Would it be OK to wash it with soapy water?
And, before anyone says it, no , it is not a baking potato!

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I still say natural rock, but you all can believe what you want.

I agree, still appears to me natural rock to me......

 

[fyrffytr1]

Thanks. I will hang on to it but I think Y'all are right about it being a geofact.

 

[rock]

Looks like a wedge to me. Used for splitting wood and yes a artifact.

 

[bmartin0693]

I think it's definitely something too! Looks like you've been hunting my neck of the woods. That form was very well developed for a reason but the actual signature just isn't there. I have the same problem showing some of my finds here too. My suggestion is it's a quickly made celt. Hang on to it buddy!

 

[fyrffytr1]

Wow! A 3 year old thread revived and , Yes, I still have the thing. It came from Powell County, Ky.

 

[bmartin0693]

Lol! Rock started it. He did make a good observation to consider. How long is it? Looks like between 4-6 inches long maybe from the pictures.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

You guys amaze me. lol

 

[rock]

I was doing some research on the web and did images. your pic came up on this and I clicked on it. I have seen these pictured on the Peach state site under artifact ID section by Loyd Schroyder. They have a pic of one if you would like to go to the site and view it. Says it is for splitting wood. Thought you should know, rock

 

[The Grim Reaper]

I tell you what. I want you guys to try a little experiment. Get a piece of Limestone and sharpen it down to a bit and then try to use it to split a piece of wood. Use a stone Hammerstone to hit the butt of it and see what happens. I would recommend wearing gloves though because when the limestone crushes and falls apart you may just hit your hand.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I tell you what. I want you guys to try a little experiment. Get a piece of Limestone and sharpen it down to a bit and then try to use it to split a piece of wood. Use a stone Hammerstone to hit the butt of it and see what happens. I would recommend wearing gloves though because when the limestone crushes and falls apart you may just hit your hand.

Going to need googles for your eyes too.... It is like making a ball bat out of balsa wood..... What is the point...

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

 

[GatorBoy]

I tell you what. I want you guys to try a little experiment. Get a piece of Limestone and sharpen it down to a bit and then try to use it to split a piece of wood. Use a stone Hammerstone to hit the butt of it and see what happens. I would recommend wearing gloves though because when the limestone crushes and falls apart you may just hit your hand.

Exactly

 

[fyrffytr1]

Maybe it was used for splitting Balsa wood? All joking aside, I found the site Rock referred to and the splitting wedge there in. However, mine is not granite like this one.
http://www.peachstatearchaeological...icle&id=140:Splitting-Wedges&catid=&Itemid=58

 

[Tnmountains]

This is becoming like the movie Ground Hogs day.

 

[NC field hunter]

Going to need googles for your eyes too.... It is like making a ball bat out of balsa wood..... What is the point...

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

It looks good when you strike out and snap the bat over your knee. Like Bo Jackson, don't even look pissed off when you do it. That's the only reason I ever struck out. I'm sure you know that this is the absolute truth also.

 

[rock]

Is it Limestone? I didnt see where it was said. I thought it looked like flint with patina on it. The chert or flint that is black will turn white if left out in the open for many yrs. You have to agree it looks just like the one in the pic on the ID site.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Is it Limestone? I didnt see where it was said. I thought it looked like flint with patina on it. The chert or flint that is black will turn white if left out in the open for many yrs. You have to agree it looks just like the one in the pic on the ID site.

Looks like limestone in pictures, if it is chert would have to revisit the possibilities...

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

 

[larson1951]

Going to need googles for your eyes too.... It is like making a ball bat out of balsa wood..... What is the point...

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

i agree Mr TH you make a good observation

 

[fyrffytr1]

Is it Limestone? I didnt see where it was said. I thought it looked like flint with patina on it. The chert or flint that is black will turn white if left out in the open for many yrs. You have to agree it looks just like the one in the pic on the ID site.

I licked it and it tasted like lemon! But, that could have been the tea I had for supper! While the type of rock was never specified it is definitely not chert or flint. When I rubbed it on my concrete sidewalk it left a white mark and the stone was still white. I have enjoyed the fun with this thread but I think I can safely say that this is a geofact and as such, it will go into my box along with the fossilized dinosaur eggs and the rest of my "wannabes"!

 

[Alex Burke]

I say you put goggles on and make a video of yourself splitting a piece of wood with it lol.

 

[larson1951]

Going to need googles for your eyes too.... It is like making a ball bat out of balsa wood..... What is the point...

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

I tell you what. I want you guys to try a little experiment. Get a piece of Limestone and sharpen it down to a bit and then try to use it to split a piece of wood. Use a stone Hammerstone to hit the butt of it and see what happens. I would recommend wearing gloves though because when the limestone crushes and falls apart you may just hit your hand.

Thanks. I will hang on to it but I think Y'all are right about it being a geofact.

I agree, still appears to me natural rock to me......

i agree 100%

fyrffytr does agree also

i think this has been thoroughly discussed and want to say.............it was done with respect and no negativity........which is good....real good