First hunt of the year.

[Mattern]

My buddy Ray called and wanted to get out today, (Cabin Fever) I think. So I had a site I had left alone for a winter hunt. Not 5 Minutes into the field I found a small Triangle. I was so excited I forgot to take an in-situs Pict. Then a very nice serrated Palmer showed it's side view. The serrations are so very fine. At this point Ray found a nice in-graver. Last a snapped base rework, looks like a teardrop but I'm sure it is a rework. All in all a good time was had by us both. Kim

[beatup1354]

congrats and well done guys

[oldcrow]

Look at those serrations. Love that triangle too.

[Mattern]

I don't think I have ever found a serrated point with such small serrations before Oldcrow. Thanks for the like. K

[Mattern]

Thanks OC. it might be a find of the month piece.

[willjo]

Looks like it was a productive field with some nice artifacts

[Mattern]

Not real productive spot but always produces something nice Willjo.

[Josie]

Nice Kim. You have to go back there.

[Mattern]

This site is only 1/4 mi. from my house. Across the road form it is a very productive site. Lots of waist flakes but not so many points. I hunt it every year Jo.

[smbore]

Cant beat that. that's a dandy day.

[Mattern]

Thanks smbore.

[WAH]

Off to a good start

[SDhunter]

Pretty nice artifacts.

[Tam]

Really nice Kim . That black one is a stunner .
love those serrations .

[gregszybala]

Good day!

[sailorjoe]

Hi Kim. Congratulations on the good hunt. Some nice artifacts for sure. Although the photo of the serrated point is such that I can see little detail , I think it is not a Palmer because of its length. Coe who named the point says the maximum length is 60 mm. Plus it looks more side notched than corner notched as are Palmers.

[Mattern]

I posted the point in find of the month with better Picts. Take a look and tell me your thoughts on the type. Hoss thinks it's a Meadowood's and I agree. K

[Mattern]

I wasn't sure my self, just had to call it something. Thanks for the info. Sailor. K

[sailorjoe]

Hi Kim. Me again. If you post some real good photos of the point in question then perhaps we can figure out the type. It may or may not be one that I am familiar with bot it surely looks like it may be Early Archaic but at this point because of the quality of the photo I don't know. For me at this time I can offer no suggestions. One thing that we can bank on are the fine serrations. That gives me a good starting point. This for me is a puzzle and I like puzzles.

[Mattern]

I'll do a post tomorrow with the best shots I can get, Thank you.

[Hoss]

I think you have a nice meadowood there Kim. I agree with Joe its not a palmer. Meadowoods are known to be serrated in some examples. Its not the usual onandaga material but if it is as flat in cross section as it appears in the photo I have no doubt it would fit that typology. This is how William A Ritchie described them in his typology and nomenclature book.
"Shape: Blade trianguloid in outline, flat in cross section; edges are straight, slightly excurvate or incurvate, and are occasionally serrated or steeply beveled from opposite sides. Stem neatly side-notched, sometimes with double notch. Base straight or convex, sometimes expanded in fan shape, or beveled scraper edge. In about 50 percent base is ground smooth."

A very nice find Kim. Thanks for sharing.

[Mattern]

I believe you are right on for Meadowood. Not too common here but they do pop up now and again. Definitely made of our local Devonian Chert and is very thin. I posted it for find of the month with better Picts. Thank you for your opinion Matt.