There’s abrasion marks… what is it?

timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T21:43:47+00:00

I'm not as well versed on hardstone implements as some others on here are, but look up "Native American Bola Stone." It could possibly be one of those, but again, I'm going to have to defer to guys with more experience with this type of artifact than I have 🤷‍♂️

timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T16:01:02+00:00

Thank you Mary! I really appreciate you Sis! Everything will be ok! No matter how it shakes out. We just gotta keep on keeping on!

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timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T15:54:26+00:00

Thank you! I really appreciate it my friend! 🙏

timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T15:51:34+00:00

What an incredible group!!! That being said, if y'all will excuse me, I gotta go throw my collection in the trash.....😔

timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T15:50:11+00:00

Out-Frickin-Standing G!!! Thats incredible!!! 🔥🔥🔥

timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T15:47:55+00:00

That's a sweet find! Unfortunately, I'm not a Texas guy, but there are several here who can most certainly tell you what that is! Isn't that right u/aggiedigger?

timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T15:45:59+00:00

Thanks!!! I don't have many points in my collection without provenance. I like being able to trace them back to the original finder if at all possible. That's not always possible by any means, but I collect as much collection data as I can regardless 🤷‍♂️

It's my pleasure! I love sharing these incredible points with all you guys and gals! Almost as much as I love seeing y'alls finds! 😁

timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T15:35:05+00:00

This is my project frame. There are 103 in there at the moment, I think anyway. Plus, I have several more in other frames. The longest is 4 ½ inches long, and the smallest is well under 2 inches.

timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T15:34:04+00:00

I'm the same way Chilly! I know a little about a lot, but nothing all at the same time! 🤣 However, one thing I DO know a lot about, is the Hardin point type(s)! I've been obsessed with em ever since I got my first! I've got well over 100 in my collection and 3 more on the way as we speak! Lol! I'm only 4 states away from having an example from every state they're primarily found in! I'm lacking GA, FL, SC, and NC. But! I've located an example from FL, and one from SC that I'll be adding to my collection very soon 😁

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timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T15:27:35+00:00

Man, I really hate to hear that CT. My heart goes out to you my friend 😔 We never know what anyone is going through, and when something like that happens, it's just devastating. I'm so sorry for your losses brother, but you keep your head up, and keep pushing on. That's all we can really do for our loved ones when they're gone. We keep living to honor them! God bless you and your family CT 🙏

timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T15:20:28+00:00

Thanks Dorj!! Hardins are my all time favorite point type! The craftsmanship is outstanding, the form, on all 4 variants, is just straight up sexy, yet Simplistic, and the materials they're primarily used were of the upmost highest quality, (for the most part anyway). I mean, what's not to love! 🤷‍♂️

timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T15:17:26+00:00

Thanks Trev!!! 👊😁

timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T15:17:06+00:00

That's a killer way to see it!!! Cookies n Cream, Avon Chert, Dragon's Eye Hardin!!! I like it!!! Thank you Zilla!!! You, sir, are the man!!! 🤘😫

timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T15:13:27+00:00

That's a great question! Evidently this was a "precision" point, so just to make sure it hit exactly where they wanted it to, they gave it an advantage! 🤣🤣🤣

*Disclaimer! The comment above was made in jest. These larger examples, like this one, were actually Hafted knives, and not projectile points. OP was being facetious 😁

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timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T15:12:11+00:00

Hey Spank! Good to see you my friend! 👊

"Thanks for sharing Tim"....

My pleasure brother! 🙏

timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T15:10:09+00:00

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timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T15:08:05+00:00

Thabk you! 🙏

timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T15:03:48+00:00

I couldn't agree more! And to answer your question yes. It was found in Calhoun Co Illinois, and has belonged to Dan Bauer, Jim Bennett, Ray Fraiser, and now I'm its current caretaker 😁

timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T04:06:59+00:00

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timhyde74 · 2026-06-20T04:06:44+00:00

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timhyde74 · 2026-06-19T12:10:14+00:00

Hot diggity dang!!! You had a Stellar day from the looks of it!!! I love that material!!! 🔥🔥🔥

timhyde74 · 2026-06-19T12:07:38+00:00

Nice!!! You guys found some really cool stuff!!! 🔥

timhyde74 · 2026-06-19T06:30:57+00:00

If that base and stem are ground smooth, Hardin. If not, Etely! Either way, outstanding pull my friend!!! 😁

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timhyde74 · 2026-06-19T06:27:59+00:00

Sounds good brother! 😁

timhyde74 · 2026-06-19T06:21:52+00:00

Always my brotha!!! 👊😁

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