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Offline Blacktail

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flint knapping of the month
« on: January 12, 2009, 11:44:23 pm »
now pa has bows of the month.why cant there be chipper of the month  ;D ;D....i think there is some really good flint knapper on here...where is my congress man. ::)
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Offline hawkbow

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Re: flint knapping of the month
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2009, 11:54:36 pm »
As long as Cowboy, Wolf Watcher, and billy are allowed to enter I a not even going to try ;) O:) all kidding aside would be a great idea..Hawk
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Offline FlintWalker

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Re: flint knapping of the month
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2009, 12:54:59 am »
Sounds like a good idea to me. 8) 
 Since I'm not good enough to enter, I propose I be the judge and all the non winners be sent to me. ;D Of course, I would always pick the very best one to win...really ::)
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Offline leapingbare

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Re: flint knapping of the month
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2009, 01:56:33 am »
I have thought about this before..
 I think there are allot variables.
 
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Re: flint knapping of the month
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2009, 06:21:41 am »
We have talked about it and I think Cowboy was going to try and put something togeather on this thread,ant heard anything about it in a while.Maybe he will chime in with some info. :)
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Offline Bone pile

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Re: flint knapping of the month
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2009, 08:16:11 am »
Good eye-deer,maybe post a particular point type/style and see all the points that get posted.I'm sure there are a few on here that will knock em' out of the park, but will give the rest of us something to strive for.
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Offline Hillbilly

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Re: flint knapping of the month
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2009, 09:09:19 am »
I've been thinking about this myself. Instead of a general deal like with bow of the month, I would prefer something that we could learn from and have some fun in the process. On another knapping site, they have a "monthly knapper's challenge" where a certain point type or material is selected, and everybody makes their version of it. We could learn a lot about point types and techniques from different parts of the country, and get to see some nice eye candy. For example, we could decide to try a Newnan point style from Florida, or a dovetail, or Lost Lake, whatever. Someone would post a pic of an original or a good example, and we could see what each one of us could make in that style. We could either leave it at that, or put up a poll at the end of the month. Whatch'all think?
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Re: flint knapping of the month
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2009, 09:18:42 am »
i like that idea Hillbilly!
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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Re: flint knapping of the month
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2009, 09:44:07 am »
ok they guys, here is your first challenge, anyone got granite skills...and i want it to scale

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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Re: flint knapping of the month
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2009, 09:45:43 am »
but i do honestly think its a great idea,  ::)  even though this busted fingered, abo knapper wont ever make the grade   ;D ;D
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Offline Justin Snyder

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Re: flint knapping of the month
« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2009, 10:08:13 am »
Quote from: Hillbilly on January 13, 2009, 09:09:19 am
I've been thinking about this myself. Instead of a general deal like with bow of the month, I would prefer something that we could learn from and have some fun in the process. On another knapping site, they have a "monthly knapper's challenge" where a certain point type or material is selected, and everybody makes their version of it. We could learn a lot about point types and techniques from different parts of the country, and get to see some nice eye candy. For example, we could decide to try a Newnan point style from Florida, or a dovetail, or Lost Lake, whatever. Someone would post a pic of an original or a good example, and we could see what each one of us could make in that style. We could either leave it at that, or put up a poll at the end of the month. Whatch'all think?
Some of us just call them points, we don't know any better. Even if we just did a certain point type (and tell us what it is) with whatever rock you can get your hands on I think it would be better than a general competition.  We might get some education out of it.
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Offline Coo-wah-chobee

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Re: flint knapping of the month
« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2009, 01:11:12 pm »
 As Steve (hillbilly) said. No competion, just chippin, lyin', chawin, spittin, and such ! ; :o Sorry could not resist ! ;D Then send point ta someone yer like er someone yer dont like as the case may be !.............bob
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Offline Otoe Bow

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Re: flint knapping of the month
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2009, 02:19:40 pm »
I like Steve's idea.  Educational and challenging.  Even a hack like me can benefit. 

Mike
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Offline knap_123

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Re: flint knapping of the month
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2009, 02:37:02 pm »
ok somebody start a new thread tittled this months point jan. or whatever. post a point and lets all try and makeone, any size, rock, glass, as long as it that point style.   and i say it does'nt have to be yours, just a pic from a photo or whatever. but you shouald at least try and make it if you pick it though.
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Re: flint knapping of the month
« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2009, 10:47:34 pm »

     Twisted limbs, for what you would have to pay for shipping, you could have made locally...... ;D

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