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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: _Jon_ on May 06, 2009, 08:05:31 pm

Title: Tennessee Classic Knife
Post by: _Jon_ on May 06, 2009, 08:05:31 pm

Howdy folks,

Well I am new to it and ole John T he sure was a fine fellow.  Sat by me and guided me for 3 and a half hours.  From time to time Jessie would offer advice that made the process work even better.  John T explained the process and why and how to strike.  Just about every piece taken off was discussed.  The knife was my first knapped piece.  A good teacher was the the key to success.  Him and Jessie are top shelf.

The obsidian was done a few days ago. 

Working material is like nothing else I ever done.  It was an experience I just can't put words to. 

Thanks pappy for the horn and help fixing the handle.  Your a true blue friend.

John

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee207/deltonn/IMG_1945.jpg)

Title: Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
Post by: _Jon_ on May 06, 2009, 08:08:09 pm

Forgot to mention the sheath was done by a super nice fella from Georgia.  Not sure his handle here on PA. 

Thanks buddy, your a good one.

John

Title: Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
Post by: jamie on May 06, 2009, 09:22:06 pm

wow! you just got started?

Title: Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
Post by: leapingbare on May 07, 2009, 12:13:38 am

lol yea he did Jamie.. that hafted knife is his 1st knapped piece.  amazing!

Title: Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
Post by: _Jon_ on May 07, 2009, 03:05:49 am

All about the company I kept while doing it.  :)

Just luck is all, trust me :)

Title: Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
Post by: ricktrojanowski on May 07, 2009, 06:13:44 am

Your first piece :o.   Wow that is amazing.

Title: Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
Post by: Pappy on May 07, 2009, 12:48:47 pm

Beautiful Knife Jon,and I got to see you do most of it.He is hooked. ;) :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
Post by: D. Tiller on May 07, 2009, 04:08:21 pm

Wow! First time and ya came away with amaizing knifes. Good going! Hope to see more!

Title: Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
Post by: Marvin Campbell on May 07, 2009, 04:31:16 pm

Good work.   It is amazing what kind of work can be turned out with the right instructions.
The knapping pit was busy the whole time I was there, and everyone was more than willing to give good advice.

Title: Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
Post by: BearG on May 14, 2009, 02:34:26 pm

Quote from: _Jon_ on May 06, 2009, 08:08:09 pm

Forgot to mention the sheath was done by a super nice fella from Georgia.  Not sure his handle here on PA. 

Thanks buddy, your a good one.

John

John his handle is cookwood

Title: Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
Post by: Timo on May 14, 2009, 06:44:49 pm

Ya gotta be kidding me? Your 1st piece really?  I am impressed.  I still have a hard time making points that good. Nice job.

Title: Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
Post by: _Jon_ on May 14, 2009, 11:18:03 pm

Quote from: BearG on May 14, 2009, 02:34:26 pm

Quote from: _Jon_ on May 06, 2009, 08:08:09 pm

Forgot to mention the sheath was done by a super nice fella from Georgia.  Not sure his handle here on PA. 

Thanks buddy, your a good one.

John

John his handle is cookwood

Thank you very much!

John

Title: Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
Post by: GregB on May 15, 2009, 07:47:39 am

Great looking knife Jon...Cookwood is a fine fellow (his name is Jon also), he gave me a knife during the Classic that he had put a dogwood handle on for me. :)

Title: Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
Post by: cowboy on May 15, 2009, 08:29:51 am

Nice one Jon - and excellant for your first! You'll go far :).

Title: Re: Tennessee Classic Knife
Post by: _Jon_ on May 16, 2009, 03:31:50 pm

Thanks again for the nice replies.  :)

John