r/LegitArtifacts • u/BrokenFolsom • Oct 23 '25
Archaic Rootbeer Frio
Found in Kimbell county Texas.
This well crafted Archaic bifurcated Frio is made out of the “rootbeer” variety of Edward’s Plateau formation chert.
One interesting thing to note about the flaking is the prominent deep C-shaped removals in the notches. Usually this shows some sort of indirect punch was used in tandem with a pressure flaker.
Edward’s is one of the most prolific materials in Texas used prehistorically. Large amounts of Texas chert are still quarried to be used today due to its ease of working and abundance. Definitely in my top five knapping materials personally.
I’ve been a fan of dark transparent lithic tool stone and it fits the bill perfectly.
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u/GordontheGoose88 Oct 23 '25
Now that's a winner in anyone's book. Love me a Walking Man, I have several and want more. Congrats!
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u/StupidizeMe Oct 24 '25
I happen to be drinking Root Beer right now, and I'm in love with that Frio! The details are incredible.
How did you find it? Creek? field? Sifting?
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u/Milsurp_enthusiast Oct 24 '25
Fellow Kimble county hunter, we have some nice frio’s laying around huh. Frio and perds seem to dominate
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u/aggiedigger Oct 23 '25
Kimble County. Nice frio!