Anyone have “back knives?”

[Mailman]

I think this qualifies? I didnt know the term for it. Good to know!

[utilized flake]

That's the epitome of a backed knife! I have one just like it but couldn't find it. They seem like a hefty tool.

[Eastern]

That’s looks like a great example! Thanks for sharing!

[Mailman]

Thanks. I have a cool video of it coming out of the ground, but I cant figure out how to post it

[Rio Del Norte]

All have index finger platform, fine cutting tools.

[Tradewater kenny]

These fit said description

[Eastern]

I appreciate all the responses! Thank you!

[tomf]

Here's one from California made from schist.

[tomf]

Another of basalt.









Napa, California.

[Eastern]

Very nice! I was just interested in seeing some examples. I find so many in the the main creek I hunt. I would think they would be from most areas around the world as it just makes complete sense to put pressure on the back of a blade.
Just a side note: I joined a Missouri Facebook group and posted some tools online including spokeshaves, backedknives, limaces and one point. And yes, they were artifacts. but not the beautiful spearpoints. I absolutely got ripped by most everyone posting that the point was the only artifact I posted and the others were just normal rocks. They only wanted to see points posted and most had no knowledge of any other artifacts that were in existence, but to be absolutely mean about it? Made me remove myself from the group, and that was the only FB I do! Its unbelievable how people can be trolls for a conversations about stones.. Thanks everyone for being kind!

[SurfaceHunter]

Let's see them

[Missouri Breaks]

The basalt scrapers are among the most undervalued, not monetarily speaking but rather like they are overshadowed by flashier materials. In truth the people in nor cal appreciated workable basalt very much.

[Missouri Breaks]

[Missouri Breaks]

Banded cutter of some kind. Has a mostly unworked back surface if that’s what constitutes a back knife.

[Eastern]

Thank you guys! Nice examples!