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Named For: Hafting notch placement
Date Identified: 
Type Site: 
 Mid-Back Tang Knife
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Commonly Utilized Material:


Date:                   
Cultural Period:   
4,000 - 1,500 B.P.
Late Archaic to Woodland
Neoglacial to Roman Warm

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Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Mid Tang Knife



Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:

This is a medium to large knife with an elliptical cross section.  The blade is asymmetrical and may vary from being straight, excurvate, incurvate, or recurvate.  The back of this knife has been notched for hafting purposes.   
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

This type is primarily associated with Texas and into Oklahoma and Kansas.  This type has been reported into other regions with decreased frequency.

Similar Points:
Base Tang Knife, Cody Knife, Corner Tang Knife
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number)
23, 30
Mid Back Tang Knife