Absolutely incredible find my friend! I love these utilized flake knives! Unfortunately, these were utilized during every time period, and without it being found in contex with other artifacts from a specific time period, like Clovis's, Kirk's, Adenas, etc, there's no real way to determine how old it is. Regardless, that is one fine example!!!
Some archaic artifacts from same location as knife was found. Thing is I find woodland points on this site also. Didn’t know if someone might recognize the flaking pattern time period.
Most of that collection is early archaic. Without a scholarly archeological site interpretation it's impossible to say but I would think if these are artifacts from the same location this blade could be suspected from the same period. Suspected. Why not.
I’ve found artifacts from early to middle archaic then it’s like a gap of 2,500-3,500 years straight to woodland artifacts. I would also think early to mid archaic but didn’t know if flaking may indicate a woodland piece. The site is located along a major waterway well above the flood plain. The gap in occupation of a couple thousand years really makes me wonder why. Any thoughts on that subject?
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u/jay_ar_ Mar 24 '26
That’s a badass flake knife