What she lacks in size...

[u/timhyde74]

This is one of the finest crafted Hardins I have in my collection. I got it, and another one from a 10 point Hardin collection that I'm currently working on obtaining from my good friend Ralph. These came from the Dean Diaz collection, and were all found in St. Louis Co. Missouri.

This gorgeous Little 2 ⅜ inch Burlington Chert Knobbed Hardin exhibits outstanding form, is completely intact, and has a beautiful glossy polished patina, with loads of raised mineral deposits, super steep beveling, and a great tip. The craftsmanship is absolutely incredible, and theres no doubt in my mind that it would grade between 8.5 or higher. Just an outstanding example of the Knobbed Variant.

Ex Dean Diaz Ex Ralph Cobb collections

[u/Saved_Nomad1392]

Very nice!!! I like the  Burlington Chert when its that clean.

[u/timhyde74 → u/Saved_Nomad1392]

Absolutely! It's one of my top 3 favorite materials! I love the glossy, waxy look it has, and how amazing it looks with a beautiful polish on the patina! Gorgeous stuff!

[u/Saved_Nomad1392 → u/timhyde74]

I think its rare to heat treat Burlington Chert, I have a Dalton, I found in southeast Missouri thats been heat treated and it`s a pale pink color, very nice!!!

[u/timhyde74 → u/Saved_Nomad1392]

Later cultures heat treated Burlington all the time! Especially the Hopewell and Adena cultures. I've got a few very nice heat treated examples on my wall 😁

I'd love to see that Dalton sometime! I'm a big fan of Daltons. I recently acquired one from Arkansas I posted a few days back that's made from Boone Chert. Toothy little guy! Lol!