Southwest Knives--Seldom Shown!

[kneelingwarrior]

I am as excited about finding tools as I am in finding arrowheads. Arrowheads aren't left around like tools. Obviously arrowheads take much more time to make and are almost indispensable in one's livelihood. Tools are easier to make, and less apt to be hauled around? Maybe. I have a great collection of cutting tools. All shapes and sizes. Some flat, some more robust. Some with shaft shapers, some with incredible hand-fitting features. See pics here of a very small selection of knives. Notice the unbelievable similarities in some shapes. The one to the right actually had a groove chipped out for the middle finger edge to rest on in a right-handed person. Many knives (almost all) have a flat top to press the index finger or middle finger down on the knife in a task. Some do not have this feature, but are curved with great serrations to afford a better cut. Actually a curved knife affords greater pressure and ease of cutting.

 

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[CreekSide]

The black one on top looks promising

 

[kneelingwarrior]

The black one on top looks promising

Well, my favorite is the white, chalcedony/quartz one. Almost perfect. The knapped edge for the middle finger side is awesome. kw

 

[kneelingwarrior]

Well, my favorite is the white, chalcedony/quartz one. Almost perfect. The knapped edge for the middle finger side is awesome. kw

I TURNED IT UPSIDE DOWN FROM THE TOP PIC.

 

[RGINN]

Looks like what you got are quick throwaway tools that were flaked out on the spot at kill and butchering sites. Some of them anyway, depends on the context in which they were found, too. Most folks don't recognize them for what they are. Good eye.

 

[scruggs]

Nice collection of tools you have found!