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The elusive notching tool

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Sasquatch:
So this weekend at the ranch tower and I discussed an artifact that was found in a cave dig.  The tool was determined to be a notcher due to the markings on the side, thickness, etc.  Look for yourself.  We think that the notch in it was intentional and used to grasp the platform.  ;D 8)

nclonghunter:
There are some references to the finish work on a point and it is described as pressing the antler against the edge and "twisting" it to remove the final flakes....That is exactly how I pictured one to have been made....Thanks for posting it.

Sasquatch:
I think it was a notcher tho. look at the scars on the antler.  I think they are scratches from the notching channel.

le0n:
That's an interesting artifact.

It could have served two purposes.

Hummingbird Point:
I think the only way to know is to make the tool and test it.

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