possible seminole weapon

[ringoanny]

Found this near a huge oak tree in central Florida. About a foot deep. It was the only item I found. This area was traveled by indians ans troops. I dont want to get to excited. But is this some sort of weapon? Or part of a blade off machinery?. It is corroded, but I can tell it tapers to a sharp blade. It also looks hammered.

 

[Harry Pristis]

My best guess is that this is a splitting wedge. It seems thin for such a tool, but maybe that's why it is bent.

 

[GatorBoy]

I was thinking along the same lines.
I also did a little research and found these two items that were traded by the Spanish to the local natives in a different state.
The most similar to yours is described as an adze bit.



My first look at your peice reminded me of an item that was given to me by a very old man.
He told me this tool was his father's and it was used for splitting flint to manufacture gunflint.
I know there were alot of items made to fit particular purposes when the need arose.
I'm not so sure I agree on that last items use but it was made by European anyway

 

[ringoanny]

My best guess is that this is a splitting wedge. It seems thin for such a tool, but maybe that's why it is bent.

Too thin. And it does have a slight arc. I might need to look into it more

 

[joesmarbles]

Possibly a metal shim.....Joe

 

[ringoanny]

I was thinking along the same lines.
I also did a little research and found these two items that were traded by the Spanish to the local natives in a different state.
The most similar to yours is described as an adze bit.

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My first look at your peice reminded me of an item that was given to me by a very old man.
He told me this tool was his father's and it was used for splitting flint to manufacture gunflint.
I know there were alot of items made to fit particular purposes when the need arose.
I'm not so sure I agree on that last items use but it was made by European anyway

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Thanks

 

[old digger]

Now this is just my opinion, but you item looks like the the broken end of a leaf spring from an old auto.

 

[ringoanny]

Thanks everyone for your input

 

[monsterrack]

Now this is just my opinion, but you item looks like the the broken end of a leaf spring from an old auto.

I thought that also but a leaf spring got thinner at the rounded end that did not support much weight, but I think you are on the right track if I was to make the call I would say old wagon spring and who knows it could have been made into a weapon

 

[flinthunter]

Maybe a broken piece of field cultivator shank.