Old Preform Find

[Th3rty7]

I found this preform and the other two smaller blades on the same rocky bluff that overlooks the confluence of a feeder creek into a large river in se wv. Floods along a spring bank exposed these three blades. Never found a whole point there, but did find two paleo heartbreakers.

 

[brandywine]

Those are excellent pieces. Ive always wondered why we call them preforms. Those guys you have can cut a strip jerky off for junior any day.

 

[theviking]

Very nice! They look old, and thin. A bluff overlooking the confluence of two creeks, or a creek and a river is usually a good place to hunt, at least around here. Thanks for the look. Material?

 

[flintdigger]

That is a nice preform/knife. I like the material.

 

[Ohioan]

Interesting when you find pcs a that are related .

 

[Tnmountains]

Nice Ryan. Sounds like a good spot. On that second uni faced one if it was a preform... I wonder why they pressure flaked that little edge on the unifaced side? Maybe it was a done deal a tool already. Nice finds I like these kinda things where you have to guess.

 

[whodaman]

fish hook core...this one looks like it could have been used as a blade too.

 

[Ohioan]

We got a live one!

 

[Th3rty7]

fish hook core...this one looks like it could have been used as a blade too.

saaaweeeet, a multipurpose fish hook core / blade, has to be a first, appreciate your keen observations. Ever think of becoming an authenticator ?