Is there a good way to date tools?

[pacmanJohn]

Like most I have found many scrapers but I have a couple that I've kept cause they are either cool chert or they are very good examples of the tool. I have a field in Central KY that I have found points from Archaic to Woodland and have found two cool scrapers from it and would like to date them. Any clues?

[Hoss]

I know you posted that second one a few days back and folks commented nice scraper but I am just not seeing scrapers here. First one looks like a spall the last picture looks more like a hunk of Hematite to me. Scrapers need to have a working edge which is usually chipped and has a steep bevel to it.

[pacmanJohn]

Thanks Hoss. Any thoughts on what the hematite piece was uses for?

[Hoss]

Here is a great thread with loads of great examples of scrapers. Notice the fine work on the edges and the steep beveled edges. Often just the act of using a flake to scrape with cause the bevel to happen. https://forums.arrowheads.com/forum/...craper-contest

[SDhunter]

I’m not seeing a scraper either. Hoss gave you some good information

[pacmanJohn]

So want to bump this discussion, not to ask for a particular piece but in general is there resource or something to look for in trying to date a tool (scraper, knife, adze, etc)? I assume besides knowing what type of arrowheads you find in the same area helps date there's not a good way. But I hear guys say 'archaic adze' or 'paleo knife' and just wanted to make sure I'm not missing something. Thanks.

[SurfaceHunter]

There are some nice books online you can purchase that might help