large flake scraper
- Thread starter dognose
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Those are called turtle backs. Those are commonly made when working ball flint like Harrison Co. A spall is knocked off the ball. Material is only removed from the curved outer portion of the ball. It’s the easiest way to turn a curved piece into a flat piece. Knapping 101.
russau
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Gary I enjoy and have learned a lot from your GREAT comments ! THANK YOU !
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Great looking scraper.
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Great find I have one of hornstone some where.
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