It fits in the hand

[chase]

Now most will tell you of the seasoned hunters and when looking at artifacts if you say it fits the hand perfectly it is not an artifact. I agree with that statement. Very few were used that way and the premise to base it as an artifact usually is misguided. So with that said here is one that is one of the few.
I would show the other side but my file is corrupt.

[2ndoldman]

Would that have been used as a small hand ax chase?

[Hoss]

I loaded the other picture for you chase.

[chase]

I loaded the other picture for you chase.

Thanks Matt!

[chase]

Would that have been used as a small hand ax chase?

Bruce, I think it is to narrow for a axe. maybe a hide skinner
Here is a scraper that was hand held.

[SDhunter]

I love these tools

[gregszybala]

Ergonomics vs expediency. If you have the time why not knock off a ridge here a flake there for a more comfortable fit? Would be interesting to see how and what for many of the tools we find were used. Held only in the hand? Hafted? Wrapped in hide?