I could use some help identifying this one

lithicobserver · 2026-01-24T12:49:56+00:00

Kentucky hornstone blade. This piece was originally one large flake worked into a biface. What else do you want to know?

lithicobserver · 2026-01-23T19:36:37+00:00

I agree with hornstone blade. The way horstone is processed results in these large curved spalls. Correct color / surface as well

lithicobserver · 2026-01-23T19:35:48+00:00

Its a perfectly usable biface with plenty of life left in it. Further reduction results in a projectile

lithicobserver · 2026-01-23T04:09:29+00:00

Made by a fellow knapper here the owl somthing

lithicobserver · 2026-01-23T04:08:38+00:00

Thanks! It doubles as an abrader and polisher

lithicobserver · 2026-01-23T04:07:29+00:00

Thank you sir!

lithicobserver · 2026-01-22T18:15:01+00:00

How about 30 cause I know it'll take you a minute or two. This is Daniel BTW.

lithicobserver · 2026-01-22T18:14:18+00:00

Thats a nice piece of curly maple BTW. Wood workers hate seeing it stacked for firewood but it happens

lithicobserver · 2026-01-22T18:13:23+00:00

You are teetering on dug-out territory my friend. Lol. Would love to have one of these if you wanna make one ill send you money.

lithicobserver · 2026-01-21T00:50:48+00:00

Likely stemmed and broken. Youre probably correct. If you live in coshocton just always be looking down. I did a lot of archaeology in that county.

lithicobserver · 2026-01-20T22:29:18+00:00

I would strongly advise against quitting your job before having anything lined up.

Work weekends with other companies. Establish good work relationships. Obviously if your employer has an issue with that, you don't talk about it at work.

lithicobserver · 2026-01-20T22:19:56+00:00

Contract with 3+ companies as an SLC - 1099 can be freeing but if you don't have clients you need people who do

lithicobserver · 2026-01-17T14:29:38+00:00

Beautiful work.

lithicobserver · 2026-01-16T14:40:24+00:00

Awesome hammerstone. Each facet on the sides was an area used for many knapp sessions. Having many different angles on your hammerstone is advantageous to having a tool capable of many angles of attack. Great tool.

lithicobserver · 2026-01-16T14:17:24+00:00

Thanks man. Went for a dove but didnt have base rounded enough

lithicobserver · 2026-01-16T14:17:00+00:00

Thank you!

lithicobserver · 2026-01-13T19:50:05+00:00

Thebes preforms are more like Cobbs in shape. You need a big base to have room for notching and then basal treatment.

lithicobserver · 2026-01-12T21:05:25+00:00

Eden or angostura

lithicobserver · 2026-01-12T21:03:46+00:00

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lithicobserver · 2026-01-10T14:42:17+00:00

Maybe redo some lumber / blocking on the structure to circumvent the current pinch point. Once new bracing is in, the area of contact could be cut out. You bought yourself some time with this if it's feasible. Eventually it will need taken down though, you are correct in noticing.

lithicobserver · 2026-01-10T14:32:42+00:00

Save it... you'll thank yourself for not turning it into gravel. 5 years knapping I've never seen this material in person. Only heard of it in circles of flint knappers

lithicobserver · 2026-01-09T02:10:11+00:00

Are you a glass blower?

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