A story about my childhood and Indian artifacts. I was raised on a two acre property where the old river bank was right behind my parents house. Over many years the river had moved a few hundred yards away from the old river bank behind my parents home where I use to play as a child. The entire back part of our property dropped off sharply for around thirty feet and then leveled off into a huge field. That field was the old river bottom or flood plain, but a levy had been installed at the new bank of that river when I was very young so I never seen any water in that field at all. Anyway, all along the top of that old river bank was where I always found the arrow heads. I found a few artifacts in my fathers garden and other places around that two acre property, but just about all the artifacts where found around the top of that old river bank. I was always told the plat where I was raised (apple plat) was totally full of apple and other fruit tree at some point if previous history prior to all the houses being built. As a child I had a dresser drawer that was half full of these old Indian artifacts, but back then they were so plentiful on that property no one in my family paid any attention to them. At times when I was searching for these artifacts I would imagine the Indians gathering apples in a very rural area and eating them while they sat at the rivers edge making their arrow and spear heads. Positive evidence has been found where Indian villages had been established in this area which I don't doubt for a minute. Even when I was growing up there were fish in the river, apple, cherry, peach and pear trees everywhere you looked. It seemed to me this was a perfect place to live if I were an Indian. Then I realized, as a young child it seem to me this was the perfect place to grow up regardless. I just recall looking around and realizing it was a shame that the modern man had to screw it all up by building all the roads and houses in such a wonder area. This property was very likely looked upon as a paradise in the eyes of the Indians when they lived here. Being a old man today, I think if I could go back in time I would find a similar place to live. I've been a Landlord for nearly forty years and I still own numerous houses. However, I often try to weigh things out and wonder if I could actually go back in time and had the option as to whether I would like to be a successful Land lord or just be happy setting on that river bank out in a pristine wilderness? I often think I would choose that river bank that was surround by all the fruit trees. Do you want to know what else I constantly did as youngster growing up? I gathered fruit from all the surrounding trees and went fishing. The outer edges of that plat where I grew up was still totally loaded with acres of old apple and other fruit trees. I recall as a child coming home for supper from my daily activities and my mother wondered why I was never hungry. And today all we do is hit that time clock for the wealthy corporate Elite? Where did it all go wrong?

You could make 5 hour videos of you just walking around and I would watch them. I was straining my bifocalled eyes leaning forward in my seat to get closer to the "ground" looking for arrow heads with you! LOL!

In a flea market the other day, I spotted a shoebox full of what were labelled "Genuine Indian Arrowheads". I took a closer look, noting the arrowheads were all new & of hasty quality. I asked the guy running the stall how he can label them as he had. He said in a low voice, "Cuz they're made in India."

Thing with green paint is a PTO cover for a John Deere tractor.

Pen knives were called that because they were used to sharpen quills for dipping into ink. Pocket knives , on the other hand, were larger and often contained a small blade for quills and larger blades for general purpose utility.

..small pen knives were used for sharpening quill pens in olden days..

Always love your optimism and knowledge. Thanks for sharing another adventure.

Been following you for several years now, showing me stuff I would never see on my own. Thanks for being a fantastic guide!

Love finding the arrow heads. The nipple looking object appeared to be off of an old tractor. It covered the pto that would have ran back to a piece of equipment, maybe. That’s my best guess. Enjoyed.

Aquachigger, small pocket knives were commonly called "penknives" before the commercial production of ink pens in the early 20th century. People used to make their writing tools from hollow shafted, wing feathers of large birds i.e. geese or turkeys. These pens were called "quills" & the actual writing tip through which the the ink passed to write was called a "nib." Common ink recipes used the fluid resulting from soaking some common carpentry nails in vinegar, steeped black tea or tobacco leaves & plant dyes.

My dad found a mortar and pestle type thing out here in Oregon in known Indian land. He also found many arrowheads in red color and black colored one that he said was made of obsidian. When he past away, my brother got all that stuff. My childhood with my dad was always fun. Always on the explore for Indian and homestead artifacts.

Got my Aquachigger stickers yesterday. I was very happy to receive them. Lol. Got one on the cover of my mobile/cell phone. Another one on my wallet for my cards etc. It's good to see new Aquachigger videos again. Lol.

A lot of fun, thanks for sharing!!

Great video! Thanks!

This was a great video! Glad to see you up and running... sharing premium quality video of your outdoor explorations!!!!!

By far one of the best videos! Keep these coming Chigg! Thank you

Beautiful area, cool finds!

Chigg, you are simply fantastic! Thank you for another great video!!!

like your vids. Simple clear commentary. Funny comments no bullshit. Love it. Thanks for doing them. Top grinding stones have a pecked edge so they don't slip in the hand.

Been a long day, sure glad I get a chig vid to kick back and relax with this evening

The "pen" knife was used to cut quill tips for writing with ink. The second pocket knife is a standard scout style knife. Can't wait to hear about your possible meteorite! That field looks like a good site.

Another awesome video, great finds. Happy Hunting. Super cool adventure 😎

Really enjoy your metal detecting videos thanks

Thank you so much for all your videos. Wish I could help the cause but I'll do what I can. Thanks!

loved the video thanks.

This was so nice. The sky was so blue it was incredible. Finding arrowheads used to be one of my favorite pastimes so it was good fun to strain the old eyes looking at the ground with you. Nice finds even if not in huge amounts. It just looked like a gorgeous Fall day to be out enjoying the sunshine with a couple of friends. I hope you find some serious coinage next time, but even if you don't, it is still fun and interesting to follow your hunts. You always take the time to tell us nifty tips and historical tidbits. Thanks for letting us tag along on another adventure with the Chigg.

Enjoyed this!

Great video! Glad you’re back out there detecting

Great Finds

Great video, glad you're back.

Great hunt, Beau.

The second point is a Madison point. Nice finds today.

A 'broken ' file , I heared a survivalist once say that a piece of a File and a Flint will always warm Your Hearth.

You've got amazing eyesight to be able to pick out all those arrowheads. I love how you take such interest in the junk. It's an old rusty file. Woohooo!! Looking forward to meeting you someday.

Nice points !!! Can’t wait to do some detecting

I love love love your video's when i get bored from playing games i watch your video's. I also love finding things before my time and one day i hope to get to fully do so cause it's just amazing.

Nice to see you out swingin' again Beau! :-)

Greetings from your fans in Italy. We always follow you very willingly!

BOOM! Nice one.

Glad to see u back in the field's... those arrowheads are sooo cool From Bonnie Scotland

Awesome permission! Looks heavy with NA activity. Happy hunting!

It’s been a while since a good video like this one glad your back at it!!👍

I'm SURE you know why it's called a pen-knife! They were originally used for trimming quills to make a pen nib and they are still generally called by their old name in Britain. Nice place to hunt - there has to be MOAR there, ya reckon? Have fun! 👍 You need your kayak for that pretty creek. 😎

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Thanks for the fresh air Beau, raining here, but should be good to go tomorrow, well done, atb. ;)

Love the videos

That Native American artifact was really cool! Wish you would have kept it, and gave it away in a giveaway contest. I’m a member of the Coushatta Tribe, and I’m always happy to add to my collection. I love all Indian related items. I can always use Moar! Kari in Texas

Nice day to get out digging.

if you think about it the arrowheads and lead could be from camps along the stream, where natives and soldiers stopped to rearm for battle or fights took place.

Sweet arrowheads buddy...👍

Me lovem some relic huntin!

Love the video and adventure Buddy, so many kool finds you keep pulling up. Love seeing those Indian Artefacts. ATB GL & HH LittleJohn Metal Detecting 🇬🇧

Thanks for the video, I happy again👻 glad your back 🎃

Great video not a bad haul Chigger. GOD BLESS

Enjoyed today’s treasure hunt. Didn’t get skunked so that’s a good thing. Not uncommon as you well know. Looking forward to the next search for treasure.

nice this looks like a lot of fun

Hey BeU! Glad to see you are back at it! Missed you!

Chegg I've wondered how old you are I think me and you are about the same age I graduated high school in 74 but you're in so much better shape than me physically I think all this metal detecting and River hunting is kept you a young man hope you can do it another 40 years much love aquachigger fan

That melted piece of brass kind of looks like the remains of a horse spur. Always enjoy your videos Beau! - Dave

Loving it, the umbrella part had me baffled.... Not a meteorite likely.

Can't wait.

Gday from South Australia

Nice finds Beau the spoon makes it a episode thanks

Hey there good video I enjoyed it hopefully you find some more caves because I like those videos too

Great video. Thank you again. I have found 2 arrow heads in my life. One in New York and one in Virginia. About 20 year span from finding the first to my second one. Yet you find a hand full in a few hours. Must have been a Indian village or there practice range. Good eye. Keep up the good work. It dont all have to be round balls and silver coins. We watch cause you dont just look for one thing. You focus on the most interesting things of our American past. And you are talented in explaining there origin. Happy hunting !

Great job Chigg!! Cool finds and I'm sure more cool stuff to come on the other fields! You should think about hitting those fields in the winter when things are cleared up, but freezing and you may have a lot better views!! Thanks, be safe, cya on the next one!!!!

Thanks for being a inspiration to me you are why I do what I do today just one of the many people in chigs army.

The "pen knife" was used to cut the shaft of the feather into a point so they could write with it. Great hunt brother, I love always the indian and colonial items!! thanks.

I think if you check, the thing you called a worm gear is actually just wire bent and hollow in the center. they were handles on old wood stoves so you didn't burn your fingers.

I enjoyed the video.

That field is kind of like my yard but the material is a different color. Every time it rains I can walk around my back yard and find all kinds of worked pieces. Since the local chert is white, the rain does a great job of washing off the dirt.

Missed you at the International detectorworld in the Netherlands this year. Your picture was hanging on the wall and been following your videos for the last 5 or 6 years. Hope to see you someday in the Netherlands. Greetings from the dutch metal hunters!

Arrowhead heaven!!

They need a love icon. Like the thumbs up. I WAS gonna say "Love Button" but uh... Didn't sound right... O.o ... Lmao

Great video Chigg

The last knife you found is called a slip joint. Some slip joints have pen blades on them. If you ever need help identifying old folders I'd love to help and see your finds.

Hey Beau, You really did it tonight my friend. 10.40 the cover for the PTO shaft on a tractor (John Deere green)? Pen knives because they where originally used to cut the tip of the quill (feather) pens. I was physically assaulted in my store carpark a couple of hours ago setting off major spinal pain and serious PTSD issues. I wanted to remove him from society....but behaved I was just on the phone to the police with a follow up call booking my interview....feeling low and PING and up pops Beau! Cheers buddy Sorry for the life crap, but it’s bizarre the number of times you pop up, I don’t mention everytime you do but tonight really helped me 👍. Peace Charlie UK 🇬🇧

Good trail goin in the cave looks like prob bags and bags of gold coins hid back in there.

Hey chig!! Love the videos!

Neat to see different style heads made from the same material. I know the smaller ones were for small game like birds. Please go back to the cave or another one soon

they are called pen knives because when quill feather ink pens were all they had one had a small folding knife to made the pen tip on the quill feather's end as needed. One would make his own pen to use and write with ink.

It's also a toe or a finger tip😁 the rock you picked up

Would love to see you do some more sifting :D

I need MOAR cowbell!

Arrowheads broken are fascinating.

NICE! A brand new permission is always exciting! Nice to see you smiling! I love those arrow heads. Are they made with obsidien or churt? I am heading up a hunt tomorrow at the same farm as I went to before, but going in the fields with some KZfaqrs myself. Sure would be nice to find things like you guys did in this video. We'll see...You never know....

your thing that looks like a worm is a handle guard of a water kettle or the end of a wood stove plate remover

Keep us posted on the meteorite/ore!

Possibly a Folsom point comes into view center left at 11:54, just below a square rock that looks kinda like Pennsylvania or Alabama on the map. Might have the tip broken off but surprised you missed it, the profile is textbook. Might just be a knife blade with the light making the base look like it has Folsom style “ears” but at 11:55 you can see some of the work along the edges.

Hey chigg! I was watching your "sifting sand and water for cold spring treasure", and I heard you say you were having a hard time digging the gravel with a shovel. A guy I met while arrowhead hunting was using a metal feed scoop. I tried it myself and it is a life saver!

Item at 10:35 looks like a plate to cover the PTO shaft on a tractor when not in use

I will be in Temperanceville through Monday, then Norfolk if you want to get together to dig.

John Deere Green! LOL

Pen knife is to shape bird quill for writing.

You got some cool things. Lots of signals there. I do wonder what's in that water! That little "doodad" with spring on it kinda looks like one of those slider things for a screen door to prop it open. I don't know though lol

he found everything i hope to find , knives, primitive stuff, a file, coins! and remnants of people,ie zipper pull arrow heads gears, i would be loosing my mind with excitment, thanks for the vid keep it up fo show , find more cutting tools and knives!!!

A pen knife was used to cut the quill to prepare them for writing with. Great vid Mr Chiggles :)

the rough point is called an adena in my neck of the woods

The only cure for the fever is MOAR cowbell