yes, there were ancient southpaws

[bravowhiskey]

Found a tool on my last hunt that could only be used by a left handed person. While it doesn't match one I found years ago exactly, they are both good examples of tools only capable of being used by a R or L hand dominant individual.

left handed

and right

and both are uniface. (.45-70 Gov't) for reference

the R vs the L... a conflict going on since Christ was a corporal.

hope all are enjoying the new year in a way that suits you.

 

[rock]

nice examples

 

[GatorBoy]

That's a really cool post.
I once hunted a site where the majority of the tools were left handed.
I like that spoke shave

 

[Produce Guy]

I've found several of these type of rocks ,but never thought they were anything but rocks,thanks for opening my eyes.

 

[quito]

I've noticed many of the thumb scrapers I have are for a lefty. Nice material on that one.

 

[monsterrack]

If you know much on flint knapping you can tell on pressure flaking if the person was R or L handed.

 

[BosnMate]

What rifle are you shooting that 45-70 cartridge in?

 

[curious kat]

...that's a very interesting observation bravowhisky...can't leave out our left handed brothers & sisters! Thanks for calling our attention to it...Happy 2014

 

[GatorBoy]

Us leftys are in our right mind you know.... Literally

 

[bravowhiskey]

Bosnmate...it is a Marlin mod. 1895. kicks like a mule, but does a job.

Thanks to all for your remarks.

GatorBoy, an entire L handed camp? Wonder about the diversity of their genetics. lol

 

[old digger]

I have to agree with you on the left handed tools. I have found an assortment of tools that were fashioned for the lefty.

 

[yakker]

Gator- Wisea$$ A whole camp of lefties...or...one decent tool-maker in the camp, churning out stuff for the less-talented?

 

[GatorBoy]

Gator- Wisea$$ A whole camp of lefties...or...one decent tool-maker in the camp, churning out stuff for the less-talented?

What?..lol.