Copper Culture Knife

Found this last summer but didn't know what it was until I did a little research on it. I knew it must be pretty old when it wasn't magnetic but I figured it was bronze not copper.

Its in alot better condition then the ones I have found on the internet, anyone know how much it could go for? (not planning on selling tho)

Forgot to give something to reference for size.. but its 5.5" long, and 1" wide at the widest part.

well it sure looks like copper culture......what part of the country was it found? As far as value I always figuire it at 100 bucks an inch, but larger pieces demand more money and have seen 6 inch knives go for over a grand on flea bay. Your piece looks more like a spear point or harpoon style and should be very happy with a great artifact find!


Slipperyjack47

thanks, and i found it in Wisconsin.

Now that's what I call treasure! Good luck in your research. If you do find anything out about your piece, please post it. Thanks!

  Wow!!  Great find.

It is definitely a tanged knife blade. The condition has to do mostly with the acidity/non-acidity of the soil the artifact was found in. It is a  very nice piece.

The statement of copper artifacts selling for $100/inch is silly. It all depends upon the type of artifact, a 3" awl isn't worth anything near what a 3" adze is worth. Just as a 4" point isn't worth what a 4" ulu-style knife is worth.

See my website at www.copperculture.homestead.com

Dave J.

Thanks for all the info Dave!
What do you think it could be worth? I cant find any for sale anywhere to compare..

The statement of 100 bucks an inch was meant as a basic guideline........ and as I stated earlier the blade should bring you somewhere in the 1000 buck range! I guess I should have made myself more clear so I did'nt sound "silly"

That's a wonderful blade!!

A lot of work went into making that   VERY nice recovery!