Never the same after Classic

[raghorns]

I had such a wonderful time at the Classic this year...seeing friends from last year and making new ones...admiring the outstanding craftsmanship of some of the top bowyers and knappers in the country. I guess I just didn't realize how radically affected I was until I mowed my yard today and had to stop several times to pick up treasures that used to slip by me unnoticed. I remember asking Kerry if we had much flint in Missouri...he chuckled a little and assured me that there was.

Here are a few finds I spotted from the riding mower today...I was so glad I had picked up a flint knapping starter kit while at the Classic. The hammerstone was by the pond and the flint was behind the garage. The arrowhead is my second...I just had to haft it onto a cane shaft with some sinew from a last year's deer. I'm hooked!

Thanks to all the great people who share their knowledge so willingly,
Lyle






I got some leather dye on the head as I was putting some on the shaft, so I just dyed the whole head.

[Pappy]

That is what is so great about it, the people and the sharing of knowledge and supplies.
   Pappy

[TRACY]

Very cool! The Classic is a true inspiration for the next year of primitive skills. Thanks to Pappy and the crew for making it possible! Keep knapping!

Tracy

[Badger]

   I told myself I was going to start learning knapping but never made it into the pit, maybe next time.

[mullet]

Lyle;

It was great meeting you and Steve after so many years on the different Forums.

[bowtarist]

Sweet!  I don't remember you in the pit, but must have seen you many times if youwere there.  The point looks awesome hafted.  dpg