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Offline JackCrafty

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Ground Slate Knives - Picture From Old Book
« on: June 01, 2013, 04:31:34 pm »
Found these in an old book (online):
VOL II The stone age in North America; an archæological encyclopedia of the implements, ornaments, weapons, utensils, etc., of the prehistoric tribes of North America (1910) Author: Moorehead, Warren King, 1866-1939







There's no scale but in another book I have (The Archaeology of New York State - Revised Edition, William A. Ritchie, 1980) the average length of similar slate points is 3".
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Re: Ground Slate Knives - Picture From Old Book
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2013, 04:48:22 pm »
Thanks!
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Re: Ground Slate Knives - Picture From Old Book
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2013, 07:04:40 pm »
I think I need to get a hold of some slate.  ;D

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Re: Ground Slate Knives - Picture From Old Book
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2013, 09:59:01 pm »
I've made a lot of points, Ulus and knives from slate and jade. They will get sharp.
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Re: Ground Slate Knives - Picture From Old Book
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2013, 01:56:45 pm »
Very common up in Alaska too  '  Frank
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