These tools are made out of either Obsidian or various CCS materials.   The size varies but generally fits an average hand.   This type of tool was once utilized to scrape and/or cut soft materials like leather or plant tissue.   The working edge is sharp, with the handling edge purposefully dulled for grasping.   Otherwise the shape of this tool is highly variable due to the shape of the original flake.   Comes in a labeled shadow box.

A.   Obsidian
(Item #LT001A):   $8.00

B.   CCS
(Item #LT001B):   $10.00

C.   Fine-Grained Basalt
(Item #LT001C):   $11.00

These tools can be used to punch holes in leather or drill through soft materials when made out of Obsidian.   Similar ones made out of CCS are more durable and can be used to drill through harder materials including shell and soft rocks.   The shape of this tool varies widely but always has a thick triangular cross-section.   Comes in a labeled shadow box.

These small drill bits are made to insert into a hand drill, expect some size variation.   The complete drill set consists of the assembled drill and a spare bit.   The assembled drill is a long straight shaft with a bit inserted into a socket at one end with asphaltum.   To replace the bit, simply heat up the asphaltum.   These hand drills can be used to drill through both shell and soft rock since the bits are made of CCS (Crypto-Crystalline Silicate).   The Pump Drill set option which is now available entails a similar straight shaft but with a hand pump mechanism.   Both Drill Sets come with an instructional sheet and some shell pieces which can be drilled.

#LT003A - Complete Drill Set:   $25.00 #LT003B - Single Drill Bit:   $5.00 #LT003C - Set of 5 Bits:   $20.00 #LT015 - Pump Drill Set:   $40.00

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This artifact is a modern replica of an archaeologically discoverable tool which was used for scraping leather or plant materials.   The working distal end of this Obsidian or CCS tool is high angled with the sides purposefully dulled for grasping in the hand.   Comes in a labeled display box.

This artifact is a modern replica of an archaeologically discoverable tool which was used for scraping leather or plant materials.   The working side of this Obsidian or CCS tool is high angled with the other side purposefully dulled for grasping in the hand.   Comes in a labeled display box.

This tool is still being debated in the archaeological world about its function.   The object is half moon or crescent shaped.   Options include either Obsidian or CCS.   Comes in a labeled display box.

This basic chert or quartzite flake can be used with a high-carbon steel rasp (not yet available) to produce the sparks necessary to start a fire.

Item #LT005A - Single Fire Striker Flake:   $1.00

Item #LT005B - Ten Fire Striker Flakes:   $5.00

This selection of ten relatively small flakes (1 to 2 inches) are ones that can be used to work a variety of materials since they have at least one very sharp edge.   Also available as a  Comparative Collection.

Item #LT006A -
Obsidian:   $2.00

Item #LT006B -
CCS:   $4.00

Item #LT006C -
Basalt:   $4.00

This tool is basically a small utilized flake that has multiple sharp points along the edge.   It was used to engrave grooves in soft rock or leather.   Comes in a labeled display box.