New Camp Reveals Rare Finds

[@keithrayeski6417]

It’s amazing to me that stuff just 150 years past can be so deep in the ground yet, a 6 THOUSAND year old axe head, sits right on the surface! How incredible is that?!?! How is it that Civil War relics, and not just trash pit stuff, is SO deep in the ground? Great digs!!

[@ShawnStoffelRelicSeekr]

Wow! Nice assortment of CW goodies. Looks like a spot to keep returning to.

[@stevendeitrich6933]

I am speculating the thin brass small scroll shaped pieces to be decorative inlay pieces put in the sides of long rifle stocks to give them character .

[@kcsteve60]

Where about's in the video are you talking?

[@stevendeitrich6933]

It was at least half way thru . Either just before or after the grooved axe , I beleave . Thin strips of brass about 1&1/2 inch long & 1/2 inch wide with design . Could have also went on small wooden box that I think you found a latch for . Brass Inlays .

[@4thdimensiontravels855]

That feeling to hold something unseen for so many centuries and so important to survival so long ago. To imagine its previous owner.. Man thats a special feeling. You know what I mean. Great video man. Id love to go huntin with you!!

[@kcsteve60]

It's a feeling that will stay with me the rest of my life and it's quite shocking to think how old it truly is!!!

[@4thdimensiontravels855]

@@kcsteve60 my Dad found a stone native americans used to grind grain and corn. In your hand it fits your fingers and each little divot where your fingers rest is polished smooth. That is very cool but a friend of mine found one too. It was setting on a 300 pound stone that was used with the grinding stone. Man its so cool.

[@kcsteve60]

@@4thdimensiontravels855 That is awesome, thanks for sharing that! Speaking of grinding stones, just last night I was looking through my collection and found a nice smooth grinding stone that was actually found across the creek from where this stone axe was found also a very nice Snyder point found in the same area. It's neat to study this period of History!

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

Man I sure do miss your videos. I ALWAYS looked forward to them. Hope all is well with you and your family.

[@kcsteve60]

I'm anxious to get back out hunting this Fall, we'll see what I can find! Thank you and take care.

[@keithrayeski6417]

Any idea how that groove would have been created so perfectly? Incredible find!!

[@diggingcharleston3116]

great video jeff

[@waltershumate5777]

I would say that stone axe-head head predates the American Civil War by ohhh, a couple millennia!

[@kcsteve60]

Lol! Yeah your probably right!

[@johnparker-tn1os]

Just beautiful find. Congratulations on your 3/4 axe head find.

[@kcsteve60]

Thank you John!

[@johnparker-tn1os]

@@kcsteve60 I live up in the northwest Idaho and I have a hard time getting out to find the war relics, but I use to go out with my dad and grandfather all the time and look for Indian artifacts all the time.now they are both passed I am trying to carry on a tradition to remember them with metal detecting but all I can think of is gold and ghost towns. My wife is from Iowa we talked about doing this detecting for a recreational hobby. Me I think it would be awesome to find anything just to say it's not just a hobby it's a part of history.

[@kcsteve60]

@@johnparker-tn1os I hear ya John! A dedication and willingness to spend time researching material before ever going out is your best bet. My favorite topic is the Fur Trade era and early military expeditions. Research hard and find an area on private property with land owners permission and you might find some incredible historical artifacts.

[@johnparker-tn1os]

That is the big part is finding maps or any information at all, it's like the wild west all over again.

[@MrMark282]

LOVE the pre-Colombian ax head!!............AWESOME!!

[@pysromgdanfarzad9143]

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[@pysromgdanfarzad9143]

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[@donchonealyotheoneal5456]

What is a shoulder scale does anyone have the answer out there

[@kcsteve60]

Shoulder scales or epauletts as they were called actually had a duel purpose. They were used to protect the shoulder from sword strikes and also used to show rank in the military.

[@chrissherrill6592]

Speechless!!!!

[@kcsteve60]

Chris Sherrill Thanks Chris!

[@LarryandColleenReynolds]

Wow what a wonderful stone ax! Oh, nice relic finds also. The ax stole the show.

[@kcsteve60]

***** Thank you Larry, yes the axe gave me quite a shock of adrenalin.

[@markstiles7696]

Wow, another killer hunt. Been looking for the upcoming buttercups here in TN to try and locate some of the local home sites that are long gone. Often find a few CW relics around them in this area (Rhea County TN). Been a long time since I have been in a virgin camp like that . Need to get my nose back in the OR's . Congrats.

[@kcsteve60]

Thanks Mark! "upcoming buttercups" what is that?

[@markstiles7696]

Ha, should have made it a bit clearer. The buttercups (flowers) continue to come up in the early spring long after the old homes have gone. Often will see them on the side of the road or in fields where there is no hint of a home having been there, but almost without fail, if you see them blooming they tell a tail.

[@Hornbush]

Very, very, very cool finds. I was stationed at Fort Riley Kansas and I am here to tell you there are a lot of relics through Kansas. The ones you found were simply outstanding, especially the ax. Keep on going, love your videos! HH!

[@kcsteve60]

Thank you Hornbush! Just like anyplace....you gotta research before you head out and it will reveal itself if you work hard enough!

[@jamesroyal1739]

Congratulations on everything ,but that ax , I would have laughed, and cried, then laughed and then cried ,over and over ,then role around on the ground kicking and well you get the picture

[@wadoman699]

What a day! Dragoon relics, indian artifacts. Thanks for the great video. I had some luck last Sunday at an old ghost town site. Found my first 3-cent piece. 1853. My buddy got a half-dime. Going back Sunday!

[@kcsteve60]

wadoman699 Thank you wadoman699! Congrats on your first 3 cent piece AWESOME!!! Show me a picture of it sometime.

[@wadoman699]

Kc Steve I tried to take a pic of it but it is so small my camera won't focus. I don't know how to use the macro either. I'll try.

[@TheBakerman55]

Talk about a worthy trip, you happen to be part of the same story to the history your reveling. Good job and wonderful video sir.

[@deer123able]

That was a great hunt Steve!!! Hope you find lots more from that camp. GL&HH

[@diggingthewest7981]

Awesome corp button! I've read of those 1820's soldiers out there in your area.

[@kcsteve60]

Thanks Jason, the military established a few forts along the river in my area starting with Ft. Osage, Ft. Leavenworth and Ft. Atkinson, there are others but were short lived. This has created a lot of early military traffic that I have enjoyed for many years.

[@kcsteve60]

that is a clevis pin hitch from a wagon

[@MrMark282]

Video well done......thanks for sharing!!

[@TigerRifle]

Great hunt! You just never know what will make an appearance. Finding the axe on top of the ground is unreal! Cool relics, love the buttons...gets me fired up to get out. Thanks for taking us along.

[@DiehardPicker]

Nice hunt man.

[@kcsteve60]

Hoosier Diggin Some Thank you!

[@markholbrook3949]

I would love to pick your brain on research techniques !!! Awesome relics.. And in the Midwest!! Unbelievable

[@kcsteve60]

Thanks Mark!

[@RelicDog]

MAN STEVE!!!! I had to stop after that axe!! What a find!!!!! That would push that day to the top of my list. So great!! And it's a thinner one too!! Okay, back to your video (awesome button too by the way)

[@kcsteve60]

Nodejavu Thank you Nodejavu! I was stunned when I saw it just lying on the ground waiting to be picked up. Glad you liked the video, take care!

[@rockytoprelics76]

Heck yeah man!! The militaria you find is amazing to me! The dragoon buttons are awesome..every once in a while we can find the Eagle I,A and very rarely C...but never ever D! The grooved axe was an incredible find for your first!! I've hunted NA artifacts for a pretty good while and those aren't easy to come by! Congrats buddy and good luck!

[@kcsteve60]

Thank you Rocky, I feel blessed to live in an area where at least I can go and find this early stuff. I never take it for granted! I've had so much fun over the years.

[@Johann-4354]

With all those buttons, could a battle have occured in the area? From men tugging on clothes in close quarter combat? And, is the axe Native American?

[@kcsteve60]

Based on the artifacts found in this general location it does not show signs of a battle ever occurring here. The 3/4 grooved axe is native american and very old!

[@CrossBow206]

Great video Steve, congrats on all the cool finds and thanks for sharing

[@kcsteve60]

***** Thanks CrossBow, it was a fun dig!

[@depthsofhistory]

WOW nice hunt KC! That was awesome nice job on the buttons those finds are special GL and HH

[@kcsteve60]

Depths of History Thank you.

[@shakascloset1700]

Sweet finds, congrats. Love the axe. 👍

[@wizardofahhhs759]

That "eye" or loop looks like a broken off piece from a pair of scissors.

[@marthafenimore4279]

Or maybe broken rein guide off buggy.

[@DesertWalkerMan]

Awesome. The axe is amazing!

[@gettintothapoint9769]

Did u ever positive I’d that pin??? I found one to

[@kcsteve60]

what pin?

[@gettintothapoint9769]

The keeper looking pin the was a few inches long and heavy duty

[@gettintothapoint9769]

Go to 12:45 seconds in your video

[@killkzzz8343]

this is awesome. id like to do tis sometime. any suggestions for the new jersey area?

[@kcsteve60]

kill kzzz Years ago I spent hours in the Library studying local History, now everything is literally at your finger tips on the computer. The only way your going to consistently find relics is research and chase it with a passion. New Jersey is loaded with old history, do your homework first and I guarantee you will be holding an old silver coin in your hand very soon!

[@killkzzz8343]

Kc Steve sounds good... this stuff is great thanks!

[@LaGold]

Incredible hunt Steve! That ax was awesome! Those dragoon buttons are cool too. I've yet to dig one of those. Lots of great finds.. Enjoyed the full 28 minutes! GL and HH!!

[@fishcamp235]

Really amazing finds, that ax head is awesome before I got into metal detecting I used to do a lot of arrowhead hunting great stuff. Take care

[@kcsteve60]

pluggin away Thank you. I usually don't find indian artifacts but when one jumps out at you and knocks you on the head...it's a no brainer!!!

[@normawinton6832]

Holy smokes! Nice stone ax! Are you in k.c.mo.? Im from the area😁

[@kcsteve60]

Thanks Norma, yeah I'm from the metro area.

[@normawinton6832]

Kc Steve we show detect sometime😁

[@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8]

Some Great finds..

[@littledixiediggers1860]

Love civil war relics Steve nice finds. Trying to do some research on civil war where I live. I live in Maywood missouri but not having much luck. Some people tell me to check old county roads, because sometimes the shoulders would use them to get to town to town crossing the country. Wish me luck I would love to find just one button or even one bullet. I would be happy with that.

[@kcsteve60]

tim janes Thank you tim! I've always had good luck hunting close to water, usually camps were set up within a mile of a creek crossing.

[@normawinton6832]

Little Dixie Diggin go too the independence area, found myself several musket balls.

[@bamadave6324]

Great Finds Steve ! Theres got to be some plates hiding in there. Im wondering if the large pin maybe an improvised picket pin? Also have you uncovered any firepits or trashpits would love to see you excavate one - look forward to the next installment BD

[@bamadave6324]

Sorry that comment was meant for your newest video- youtube is acting up oh wait its just my crappy inet provider either way great video as always

[@saxonfan1970]

The last find in your video looks to be part of a stirrup. I found an almost identical piece a couple years ago in England.

[@kcsteve60]

saxonfan1970 hmmm...very interesting! I'll do some checking on that, thank you!

[@myview1875]

Part of a spur. I have found a few broken pieces like it in England.

[@waltdunn2]

War of 1812 militia (corps) button....i have found several

[@davidmcmillon7201]

I get excited when I see you've done a new video. I know you won't give your sites up but what general part of Kansas? I live in central Kansas but have access to over 10,000 acres in the southern flint hills but am not aware of any military activity down there. Fisherknot

[@kcsteve60]

I hunt in the northeast part of Kansas in about 6 different counties. Central Kansas is loaded with History, not sure where you live in the flint hills but the Kansas River extends west and rivers like The Grand Saline River, Salomons Fork and Republican Fork all branch off the Kansas River, always stay close to water.

[@melaniebrown6659]

Generally speaking, always look closely at the back of smooth faced flat buttons, Andrew Jackson campaign buttons are only marked on the back. Because you are in Mo, I doubt thats true for your button.

[@kcsteve60]

What would be the back marks on Andrew Jackson campaign buttons?

[@melaniebrown6659]

Basically his name and a date, a friend has my Albert book right now and I can't remember exactly.

[@rednecklowlife]

Nice axe its actually 3/4 groove and its about 6 to 7000 years older than all of the other artifacts you are digging up! Nice finds!

[@rednecklowlife]

The soldiers walked over top of that hard stone axe. That was buried in the ground for thousands of years before they ever walked over it! Pretty cool stuff right there!

[@kcsteve60]

rednecklowlife I can't wrap my head around it...I'm still in shock! Thank you!