rectangular KRF scraper and antler pressure flaking tool

[larson1951]

here are a few tools i found
a rectangular KRF scraper which is not a very common shape for what i usually find

an antler pressure flaking tool, note the end which has kind of a beveled sharpness to it
i think this might have been a tool that could have been used to make the side notch and jaw notched arrow points

larson1951

 

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[flintdigger]

I like that scraper that is a great pressure flaking tool Those are some nice finds Steve.

 

[Martingeetars]

Way to go Steve, beautiful material the scraper is made from
and that antler tool looks like it saw alot of use! Thanks for the pics

 

[BosnMate]

To me, that rectangular scraper looks like a gun flint. It would be for a large musket, much like a Brown Bess or an Indian Trade Musket. The flints for the Brown Bess were so large they are called "tombstone flints."

 

[naturegirl]

I was wondering gunflint too?

 

[old digger]

Multi-sided thumb scraper, made of Knife river flint. Flaked edges. Nice antler flaking tool. Good going nice finds.

 

[larson1951]

thanks
i did find a gun flint about 15 yrs ago, it was made from the other light amber colored material
anything is possible
steve

 

[T Witko]

How come I always find the wrong end of the antler tool?

 

[tmodel]

T!! at least you are finding a piece even if it is wrong end shows you have a chance of finding some bone something as good as one of Larson's!! Terry

 

[Tnmountains]

Lars that brow tine looks so fresh. It is amazing at how well it is preserved. Have you tried a metal detector yet for any copper artifacts? You may have and I missed it. I get busy as I am sure you do as well
HH
TnMtns

 

[larson1951]

never tried a metal detector except once which was to find the gas cap for one of my tractors

however i have found a copper fish hook, and quite a few copper bangles

also found a bone knife handle with a copper blade in it which made the banner http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,316537.html
and a few copper arrow points
i found that stuff surface hunting
steve

 

[johnfile]

I wondered what they used for the delicate work making the jaw notched points....your theory makes good sesnse!