Base Tang Knife
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| Dimensions 6 1/4in x 1 15/16in Age 4,000-2,000 B.P. Material Edwards Chert Provenance Central Texas Area |
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| Comments A Large Size, Visibly Aged, Very Well Made Base Tang Knife That Exhibits Surface Sheen Aging And Stone Coloration Patination, Aged Surface Soil And Mineral Deposits, Correct Large Percussion Style Blade Flaking, Correct Blade Sharpening Use Reduction, Correct Style Base and Overall Shape, Correct Material And Manufacture For The Area Found. Ex-Forrest Fenn, Ernie Clauss ( # 265 ) And Lonnie Hartline ( # 1707 ) Collections. The Tip Edge Is Polished Smooth, Evidently Originally During Ancient Manufacture. This Very Rare, Highly Collectible Artifact, Has Good Collector History. Includes Dwain Rogers ( 01-07-94 ) And Ken Partain Certificates Of Authenticity.
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