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Name Details:
Named By:
Named For: Hafting notch placement
Date Identified:
Type Site:
Mid-Back Tang Knife
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
4,000 - 1,500 B.P.
Late Archaic to Woodland
Neoglacial to Roman Warm
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
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.
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity: Valid Type
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Age Details:
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number)
23, 30
Mid Back Tang Knife
