An Interesting Unhafted knife

[Charles Jones]

Another interesting piece from the Davenport Iowa area. This was found in the 1930’s.

Looks to to me like a knife designed to fit the hand. There’s a perfect place for the thumb. The stone seems almost shale- like, but is chipped like Flint. There is lots of polish from handling and wear, in places that one would hold the tool.

Ever seen even any like it?

[Hoss]

pretty awesome artifact. I agree looks like it was made to use hand held rather than hafted.

[Sage hen jack]

Now that’s the Cats Meow👍 Killer artifact

[gregszybala]

Love the oddball pieces

[Artifascination]

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing some of your artifacts with us!

[Charles Jones]

I suspect this was made from a naturally shaped stone that was chosen for its knife-like shape, and knapped into a useful tool.

About 20 years ago, A I was offered 1/2 of a full box of points and artifacts by a poorly paid preacher that needed money for the dentist. I had no idea of the value of any of the pieces, and just picked the ones I liked the looks of. I gave him all the money I had, after I just sold a longbow at a target shoot. $300.00 for about 50 loose points and 50 mounted bird points. He was overjoyed to get the money and thanked me profusely for buying 1/2 of his collection. I hoped their value would be as much as I paid for them, but was happy even if they were worth less money, as I really enjoy looking at them, as well as the pieces I’ve found myself. I almost didn’t pick this knife, but it intreagued me, and it’s now my favorite piece, even though it is worth very little, probably.

Chuck