Finally Founds Me a Tommy Hawk!!!

Huskerhunter

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I took my 2 1/2 year old son out to a couple of fields today because I always seem to find at least a broke when he is with me. His luck worked again today in a big way! The first field gave us a broken point, which usually means I had a good day.

Then it we were off to one more field. It was still pretty muddy from all of the recent rains, so I had to carry him most of the way. And wouldn't you know it, here comes a nice 20 minute shower. At this point we were wet, muddy and hot so I decided to hit up at least 1 washout. Once we got there, boom! This little beauty was looking up at us! A killer in my book. Only a little ear damage and made out of the always desired KRF.

At this point I am exausted but pumped to have found 2 artifacts, one of which is in my top 5 finds ever. It was time to leave. As I am lugging my kiddo a half of a mile back to the car, I see something that stopped me dead in my tracks. It was grooved hardstone. That, coupled with the heat and exaustion of carrying my son through a muddy mess, should have given me a heart attack. Luckily it didn't and I was able to make an amazing day better by letting my good luck charm pluck out this once in a lifetime Keokuk axe.

It has been my mission to find one of these as long as I have had this hobby. Now I have found one, but more importantly, I made a great memory with my son. And I probably won't ever have another day out when I can say that a killer Gibson made out of KRF isn't my best find. I got my father's day present a week early and I couldn't have asked for anything better.:thumbup::cool:

All found in God's country that is S.W. Iowa.
 

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That is an amazing axe and your points are nice also. You had a day that you will remember the rest of your life and your son was there to share it with you. You have a cute son!
 

more importantly, I made a great memory with my son. And I probably won't ever have another day out when I can say that a killer Gibson made out of KRF isn't my best find. I got my father's day present a week early and I couldn't have asked for anything better.

How right you are ...that will always be a great memory.

Excellent finds and images. :thumbsup:
 

Great finds and hope your young hunting partner brings more awesome hunts in the future
 

Congratulations!
 

Excellent finds. Thank you for sharing. I am still working on finding my first point. Seeing what you and others here find inspires me to work harder. :)
 

You had a great day! That axe is a beauty, the Keokuks are one of my favorites, congratulations!!
 

I normally do not post on a Sunday, but it looks like you and your little one had a fantastic hunt. Wow! :icon_thumright:
 

I was wrong on the identification. A Keokuk is actually half grooved. This one is 3/4 grooved. I have never had to type an axe, so I'm totally ok with messing up the identification. Just glad to check it off my list. I think it is an Iowa slant grooved axe. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I don't want to give misinformation. Thanks for all the replies.
 

Looks like a real nice one to. Im still looking for mines.
 

I was wrong on the identification. A Keokuk is actually half grooved. This one is 3/4 grooved. I have never had to type an axe, so I'm totally ok with messing up the identification. Just glad to check it off my list. I think it is an Iowa slant grooved axe. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I don't want to give misinformation. Thanks for all the replies.

Since it was found in southwest Iowa perhaps it is a Nebo Hill axe.
 

Happy Father's Day for sure! Awesome find and even better you made it with your son too!
 

you should consider changing your quote...but that being said, great finds!
 

Beautiful Artifact!!!!!!!!! Awesome save!!!:occasion14:
 

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