Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => ABO => Topic started by: Sasquatch on January 19, 2016, 11:23:21 am
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So this weekend at the ranch tower and I discussed an artifact that was found in a cave dig. The tool was determined to be a notcher due to the markings on the side, thickness, etc. Look for yourself. We think that the notch in it was intentional and used to grasp the platform. ;D 8)
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There are some references to the finish work on a point and it is described as pressing the antler against the edge and "twisting" it to remove the final flakes....That is exactly how I pictured one to have been made....Thanks for posting it.
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I think it was a notcher tho. look at the scars on the antler. I think they are scratches from the notching channel.
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That's an interesting artifact.
It could have served two purposes.
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I think the only way to know is to make the tool and test it.
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inspect the notch a little more and see if the scars and gouges can hint as to what direction and manner they were formed.
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Today I made one & notched 2 points. I am impressed with my results. It's not as good as my steel nail, but it's the best Abo notcher I've used.
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Interesting Tower, may give it a try also. If you get a chance try using it as an edge tool for final flakes.
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Today I made one & notched 2 points. I am impressed with my results. It's not as good as my steel nail, but it's the best Abo notcher I've used.
Thanks for the report. I will put it on my short list of things to try.
Keith
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Today I made one & notched 2 points. I am impressed with my results. It's not as good as my steel nail, but it's the best Abo notcher I've used.
Let us drool (pics)
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It would be cool if you looked at the artifact with a magnifying
glass or a microscope. 8) It should have imbedded chert flakes.
Check your reproduced flaker after use to proof check. :)
Zuma
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I would like to see how you used it. Did you just twist it up and down?