More than a field rock, right?

[Hyzer]

Found in north central IL (LaSalle County) field. This just has too much going for it to think it's just a rock from a field: The groove all around it, the sharp end, the blunt end, the overall shape. I think all the marks on it are from a farmer's disc/plow hitting it over the years.

If it is more than a rock than any help as to what it is? Thanks.

[KKOhio]

Looks like a full groove axe. Beat up but nice.

[kayakaddict]

Wow. That looks like an axe, like ok said! And LARGE! And very deeply grooved. Congrats and thanks for sharing.

[SurfaceHunter]

I thought rock until I saw the last pic that’s the money shot. Seeing it’s from up state I can’t give a type but if it was found here I would think a possible Guilford type due to the crudeness of it. Maybe Greg will know.

[Hyzer]

Thanks! Any idea on age? (Forgot to mention my father-in-law found this years ago while farming.)

[Sage hen jack]

If it was an Antiquity. The ground incised grooves and such would display the same worn/aged Patina & smoothness as the rest of the Cobble stone.

[Rio Del Norte]

I'd bet that the straight marks were caused by farm iron, mostly disk plow and turned/run over a lot...

[SurfaceHunter]

Most grooved ax heads are Archaic period.

[SurfaceHunter]

Some in this area are called Cobble Ax they found a rock with the right shape then altered it a bit too the needs. Idk if you have that type or not. Most aren’t the best looking ax heads. That one has definitely been run across a few times by all of the scratches

[Sage hen jack]

Looking at it closer at different angles it does appear to be an Axe form fashioned piece. Not familiar with much plowed up stuff. The Disc marks/grooves scraps etc appear to be all from same time frame and same machine/tractor/plow. It’s got a Cool Unique shape all its own.

[Jethro355]

I had to do the same thing Jack, first look I was all “he found a rock that’s been hit by a plow way too many times,” then I saw the money shot....and it was an “aha” moment.

[Hiddenvalley]

Great asymmetrical ax , it is completely normal for a field find ax to have plow marks. It in no way detracts from your excellent find. Thanks for a look.

[Hyzer]

Thanks again everyone. Very helpful info, and interesting.

[utilized flake]

Are you a disc golfer? I've been playing for 25 years...funny my profile name was almost annhyzer!!

[Hyzer]

Yes I am. Only another disc golfer would have known! Been playing 40 years. Started when there were just object courses and no golf discs (folf/frolf). Wow, have things changed!

[utilized flake]

Yeah man....im an old school backhander.. These young guys offer me crazy $$ for some of my discs! A few of mine are from 1991 and A lot from 97. My favorite thing in the world is finding an artifact while I'm slinging some plastic.!

[Jethro355]

Saaawweeeeet find!!! Yes, a full groove, well used, hard loved, plowed over and under...axe.👍👍👍

[Hyzer]

You have a way with words!

[gregszybala]

Man that is ugly but the real deal! Cool piece.

[SurfaceHunter]

Funny 😁

[Tam]

Love your title !! Great find

[Benji]

I need to find one of those....awesome find

[SurfaceHunter]

I need to find anything right now other then flakes