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  • Onodaga Chert Blade: Flaki

    This 5" x 2.5" piece was found near the Seneca River, in Onondaga County, NY, and given to me a few years ago by the Old Time collector who wanted to stimulate my interest in NA artifact collecting. (...it worked..) At first I thought it was 'just a pre-form', but now that I notice the amount of flaking that went into it and the resulting sharp edges, I am thinking it is a finished tool. Would you agree?

    And, does the flaking pattern on this piece reveal anything about its age? Thanks!
    Cayuga County, NY Finger Lakes Region

  • #2
    Though they may not be in your area, shows a strong resemblance to a Adena blade. Leaving some cortex on is a common trait….👍
    Southeastern Minnesota’s driftless area

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    • #3
      In the first picture it looks like it has one fresh flake that has no patina near the tip. Maybe it's just a strip of different color. Nice knife. 😊
      South Carolina

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      • Mattern
        Mattern commented
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        I believe that is a color difference from the purity in the Chert. K

      • Narrow Way Knapper
        Narrow Way Knapper commented
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        Ok Kim, that's what I was wondering. 🙂

    • #4
      It looks like a large knife blade form that has been well utilized.
      SE ARKANSAS

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      • #5
        Its not onandaga chert in my honest opinion. With thengreen hues on the ends it looks more like normanskill chert.
        Here is a thread with some nice looking Onandaga artifacts. https://forums.arrowheads.com/forum/...onondaga-chert
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        • #6
          Originally posted by Narrow Way Knapper View Post
          In the first picture it looks like it has one fresh flake that has no patina near the tip. Maybe it's just a strip of different color. Nice knife. 😊
          Yep. I see it. Can't explain it.
          Cayuga County, NY Finger Lakes Region

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          • #7
            Originally posted by Hoss View Post
            Its not onandaga chert in my honest opinion. With thengreen hues on the ends it looks more like normanskill chert.
            Here is a thread with some nice looking Onandaga artifacts. https://forums.arrowheads.com/forum/...onondaga-chert
            Most interesting. Could be Normanskill! Nice!
            Cayuga County, NY Finger Lakes Region

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            • #8
              Hay Cramer that's a nice knife. The Chert is very much like what outcrops here in central Pa. Probably like Hoss said but we call it Penns Creek Chert. Almost Identical. K
              Knowledge is about how and where to find more Knowledge. Snyder County Pa.

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              • #9
                That's a dandy...
                Utah

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