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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on April 07, 2010, 11:55:38 pm

Title: little bit ah knappin (more pics down page)
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on April 07, 2010, 11:55:38 pm

What a beautiful day once the wind died down, i went out with my antler tools and a few spalls and knocked out a few blades. i got a wide blade out of burlington chert and a long blade of dacite. both mounted in antler handles. and both very very sharp. the dacite knife is scary sharp. its a big ol guy at 9 1/2" long while the burlington knife is 7" long. thanks for lookin- Ryan

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Title: Re: little bit ah knappin
Post by: bryan irwin on April 08, 2010, 12:19:56 am

good looking knifes i like that burlington

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin
Post by: Timo on April 08, 2010, 12:25:37 am

Dang! looks swell!

I have some new moose billets that I am bringing to the classic. Gotta monster for you if you have interest?

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on April 08, 2010, 01:15:31 am

thanks guys.
  Nah save them for someone else Timo. I never have even had a moose billet, i use elk cuz its readily available here....i sure dont wanna try somthing else just to realize i like it better...lol

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin
Post by: VenomBOWslinger on April 08, 2010, 01:59:27 am

Nice work I love the paw print good idea!!!

Russ

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin
Post by: Pappy on April 08, 2010, 06:26:54 am

Very nice work.I like them all. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin
Post by: jamie on April 08, 2010, 09:01:51 am

all are nice but i dig that dacite blade

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin
Post by: Bone pile on April 08, 2010, 09:50:37 am

Looks like your enjoying your new location. Nice blades like them all.I've seen points made out of that Montana moss agate,any around your area?
take care
Roger

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on April 08, 2010, 10:56:57 am

thanks guys
   roger- I have seen some small pieces off moss agate that the natives brought in and knapped but its really looks like tough stuff. there is some a couple hours from here in the missouri river, so im told, but not real sure i want to dive in after it......really cold especially now, just after ice out.
     Venom- thanks but i certainly cant take credit on the paw print. many others have done it before me..lol

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin
Post by: DanaM on April 08, 2010, 12:48:50 pm

Very nice work ryan

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin (more pics down page)
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on April 08, 2010, 05:20:11 pm

couple more i did today. nice black obsidian piece and a texas knife with cortex still on one side.

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Title: Re: little bit ah knappin (more pics down page)
Post by: TRACY on April 08, 2010, 07:16:29 pm

Very nice blades Ryan! Like the cortex also

Tracy

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin (more pics down page)
Post by: cowboy on April 08, 2010, 07:47:49 pm

Them all look good Ryan! Man, your keeping yourself busy..

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin (more pics down page)
Post by: Parnell on April 08, 2010, 08:05:51 pm

They are all really nice.  I also like the look of point/blades when some of the cortex is left.  Very cool!

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin (more pics down page)
Post by: TRACY on April 08, 2010, 10:51:57 pm

Ryan, how does the elk antler compare to whitetail for billets? I read and heard that elk was inferior to moose and whitetail-not as hard? Looks like you don't have any issues from the points you produce. Thanks Tracy

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin (more pics down page)
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on April 08, 2010, 11:02:32 pm

its def softer than whitetail but i never have any problem with it. i never have to grind or adjust the billets, if i get a flat spot i just turn it a different direction. i cant see why everyone wouldnt want elk billets. i have yet to wear one out. used one for over a year and never wore down. id still be using it if the dog didnt steal it and half my flakers and hide them somewhere......that young pup has got 7 flakers and 4 billets from me in the last 8 months...lol  cant take your eye off them

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin (more pics down page)
Post by: stickbender on April 09, 2010, 12:19:32 am

     Twistedlimbs, go to Forsyth, and look in the Yellowstone river.  It is about 80-100 miles from you.
Supposed to be lots of Moss Agates there abouts.  Lots of motels near the river also.

                                                                  Wayne

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin (more pics down page)
Post by: venisonburger on April 09, 2010, 10:31:33 pm

Nice looking blades, your dog is a closet knapper, when you find your tools you'll find all the points he's made.
VB

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin (more pics down page)
Post by: TRACY on April 10, 2010, 10:27:39 pm

Thanks Ryan! Yeah my 1 yr old black lab has taken a liking to the whitetail billets and flakers also, must be related :D

Tracy

Title: Re: little bit ah knappin (more pics down page)
Post by: dmedd on April 12, 2010, 08:46:20 am

Nice job, those are some great looking knives. 8)