✅ SOLVED Stone handle?

[HeatherM]

This came out of the same hole as a small pocket knife. Property from late 1700s and arrowheads have been found there as well. Seems to be made of stone but not super heavy. Broken on one end. Was it a handle?? Google says Native American or dinosaur tooth 😆. Seems too perfect to be either of those?

 

[ticndig]

Sharpening stone

 

[HeatherM]

Well look at that! Looks identical. Thank you! That was almost too easy.

 

[DizzyDigger]

Definitely has a man-made look to it....yep, I'd go for sharpening stone..

 

[ticndig]

Well look at that! Looks identical. Thank you! That was almost too easy.

I have one too , dug in Central Va.

 

[CTwoods]

Sharpening stoneView attachment 2260279

Yes, specifically for a scythe.
Hopefully this link works https://www.etsy.com/market/scythe_sharpening

 

[CTwoods]

Yes, specifically for a scythe.
Hopefully this link works https://www.etsy.com/market/scythe_sharpening

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www.etsy.com

 

[HeatherM]

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Very interesting, thank you!

 

[CTwoods]

Very interesting, thank you!

The farmers always carried it with them in the fields, they used it several times per day to keep it razor sharp for better results and less force needed. Much like a butcher does with his knives. That would be why the stones are found in fields and not only in a workshop.