Two new points - beauties

[BobGuy]

These two points represent probably about 10 hours worth of walking. That’s ok though because I think the thrill of the hunt is better than actually finding the artifacts!

These two points were found within three feet of each other in the same rock bar. They were found between floods so there was movement that washed the second one in. I think they are karnaks. Who knows, they might have been made by the same person?

Also, what does bi beveled mean? The book said karnaks are usually bi beveled. I’m assuming that means beveled on both sides but do you see how the bevels on one point are on opposite sides of the cross section and make sort of a spiral? Does that mean it’s bi beveled or does bi bevel just mean on both sides?





On another note, I got totally fooled this morning by this rock! I even did my happy dance because I thought I found a grooved axe!!

 

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[Tdog]

Good question on the bi-beveling terminology. I have never heard that term associated with points. I assume it means beveled on the same side of each face. That would create somewhat of a spiral appearance like you said.

 

[sandchip]

...Who knows, they might have been made by the same person?...

Hear that a lot and don't usually put a whole lot in it, but these two look like they may've washed out of a cache further upstream. Shape, size, material, workmanship all very similar. Hope you find more.

 

[uniface]

Bevil the right edge -- a couple passes. Now rotate it so the point is toward you and bevil the same edge from the other side. What you end up with is an axe edge (high angle).

Kirks were commonly bibeviled.

 

[antmike915]

Those 2 are worth 10 hours, nice finds.