Bidspirit auction | Dovetail Knife - exceptionally rare

Dovetail Knife - exceptionally rare - Bifacially flaked white chert knife with a long tapered blade and a pronounced dovetail-style basal notch. Fine percussion and pressure flake scars cover both faces with occasional brown mineral staining and small dark inclusions. Broad notched base and thin, well-retouched edges indicate a haftable blade form.Keywords: stone knife, dovetail base, white chert, flaked blade, notched base, hafting notch, lithic artifact, knapped tool Dimensions: 4.5 in