New Jersey Find Knife or Preform, Age?

[Bonito10006]

Hi everyone, I am a new member with much to learn. This artifact was was found on a farm in Sussex County New Jersey. Received it labeled as a arrowhead/spear point, I am doubtful of this ID. I think it maybe a knife or possible preform but I am very unsure, also I do not know what or how to determine what age this is. Looking for help with this one, thank you all.

[willjo]

Nice piece nice material

[Uncle Trav]

Welcome from Michigan. Very nice find. I’m sure some of the great folks on the site will chime in soon with some more info on your find.

[antmike915]

Welcome from Georgia; Definitely not a arrowhead or spear point. Most likely a preform. It's a nice piece.

[kayakaddict]

Good quality jasper. I can't say anything else for certain. Probably not a projectile. Possibilities: knife, preform, blade, tool. Thanks for sharing. Nice artifact. Put it in a case.

[Mattern]

Welcome to our site Bonito. very nice blade. I tend to agree with kayak and others, but I do see tertiary flaking on the base. So it could be a finished tool. Don't you just wish they could talk? Kim from Central Pa.

[Jethro355]

I’m going to say preform because I believe that material is too nice not to have some very nice edge work and secondary flaking.

very cool find.

[UpNorth]

I’m with all the others.. preform.. 3rd pic shows some thickness..
likely gave the maker trouble trying to thin down… shows great flaking and, a very nice piece…👍

[Bonito10006]

Thank you very much everyone for the help with this one! Glad I was sort of close with thinking preform as a possibility, looking forward to sharing more in the future thanks for your time.

[Mailman]

Fine piece. I agree with the others.