Bidspirit auction | Corner Tang Knife - ex

Corner Tang Knife - ex Esling, ex Braecklein - Corner-tanged knapped stone knife fashioned from dark gray to black knappable stone with pronounced conchoidal flake scars across both faces. Triangular blade narrows to a small basal corner tang with a distinct hafting notch, and edges show extensive percussion- and pressure-retouch. Surface displays alternating glossy and matte facets from flake removals and a finely flaked cutting perimeter.Keywords: stone knife, black knapped stone, dark gray knapped flake, triangular blade, conchoidal flake scars, basal tang, hafting notch, flaked tool, handmade blade Dimensions: 2 in