Stonemascus?

Fred.Rowe

Fred.Rowe

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It is actually made of flint. This was found at Buckeye Lake, in central Ohio.
Buckeye Lake is the only natural lake in the state of Ohio; the area was used, for thousands of years, as a knapping site.
It was a favorite stop, visited by tribes headed home, from Flint Ridge, where the flint was mined. They would carry the large mined pieces of flint to a nice camping spot above the lake and knapp the flint into more manageable sizes, then carry it home.
Jewel Flint, from Flint Ridge, is found at sites throughout the Americas. It was highly prized for its many colors and its overall quality.
I can't help but think, the person that made this blade, had an appreciation for the material he was working with, just as we do today.
It looks to be about 24 layers or there abouts, Fred




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Burton said:
Cool did you find recently?
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This piece was found in the mid eighties. I moved to Washington county in the early 80's and don't get to the lake, as much, as I used too. I miss those long days afield. Finding a nice piece and holding it in your hand, is like taking a step back in time.

Fred
 
I still get out and walk for them it is not as easy to find them as it used to be will all the farmers going to no till. Also there is so much development some of my best hunting areas are now housing developments. I am going to try and set up a time to come down and visit the forge. Maybe after the holidays? I will be in contact with you. When I come down I will bring a few pieces with me to show ya.
 
severtecher said:
You mean to tell me Lake Erie was hand dug?:eek: I am impressed.
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That would impress me also. Its hard to get that much good, motivated, help together, these days.:D

I should have said; lakes within the state not those on the borders.

Fred
 
Burton said:
I still get out and walk for them it is not as easy to find them as it used to be will all the farmers going to no till. Also there is so much development some of my best hunting areas are now housing developments. I am going to try and set up a time to come down and visit the forge. Maybe after the holidays? I will be in contact with you. When I come down I will bring a few pieces with me to show ya.
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The practice of, no till planting, has ruined much of the hunting at the lake and many other sites.
The pieces I find in this part of the state are no where near the quality of the artifacts found in Franklin and Licking counties.
I am looking forward to your visit and I am always interested in other peoples finds.

Regards, Fred
 
Geees i was expecting some kind of handle material! All the same it sure is cool stuff thanks for the pic. and info Fred.
 
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