Points used by the Paleo-Indians consisted of four kinds: Clovis, Folsom, Eden, and Scotsbuff. (show pictures) The Clovis points were lanceolate shaped with parallel or convex sided based. They have been found in sizes from 1.5" to 6" in length and usually fluted on both sides. These points were found mainly at mammoth kill sites. The Folsum points have a distinct channel flake with a concave base, rounded or tapered tip. They are fluted on both sides or sometimes just one side. Commonly found at bison kill sites. Both of these types of points are easily recognized by the long flake scar and have been found on the surface of sites in Minnesota rather than in the actual sites. Material used to make these points included: Flint, Chert, and Chalcedony. These are fine grained, break resistant and fairly easily shaped.
One of the most magnificent discoveries of Paleo-Indian spearheads was found at an apple orchard in Wenatchee, Washington. Earlier identified in Mexico, also, these points were given the name Clovis after the town in which they were found.