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At least with light-colored chert/flint you should be able to pick them out on about any dirt surface👍

I used to walk a few cornfields mid-summer and usually chose sites with light colored chert/flint in mind. It was much easier for me to pick out the pieces from the soil.

IMHO... NAs may have chosen/used light colored lithics when available. (Quartz, chert/flint, Quartzite on+on)

Why wouldn't you? Literally half your day is dark🤷‍♂️

Saves on battery life🤪

It's a beautiful day. So glad you got out to enjoy it....and some nice pieces to boot!

vfm
 

At least with light-colored chert/flint you should be able to pick them out on about any dirt surface👍

I used to walk a few cornfields mid-summer and usually chose sites with light colored chert/flint in mind. It was much easier for me to pick out the pieces from the soil.

IMHO... NAs may have chosen/used light colored lithics when available. (Quartz, chert/flint, Quartzite on+on)

Why wouldn't you? Literally half your day is dark🤷‍♂️

Saves on battery life🤪

It's a beautiful day. So glad you got out to enjoy it....and some nice pieces to boot!

vfm
Yes. Some of them really stand out against the brown sand background.
Especially after a rain. Some seem to shine.
 

You’re finding some really good quality Burlington. The one I circled is some really good stuff. I learned to knap with Burlington. A lot of it is unforgiving but the high grade stuff is top shelf for midwestern flint.
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You’re finding some really good quality Burlington. The one I circled is some really good stuff. I learned to knap with Burlington. A lot of it is unforgiving but the high grade stuff is top shelf for midwestern flint.View attachment 2110348
I may try my hand at it this winter. I’ve got several thin pieces that are 1-1/2” to 2” size. Thanks
 

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