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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Ncsnipe on October 26, 2010, 12:17:56 am

Title: My first half way decent point.
Post by: Ncsnipe on October 26, 2010, 12:17:56 am

I have been trying to make a point since the N.C. knap in and have only succeeded in wasting a lot of good rock. I really was anticipating the same with this peace but managed not to break it until I had a chance to snap a few photos. The rock is some Texas. I hope the poor quality and stacked hinge doesn't hurt anyones eyes.

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Title: Re: My first half way decent point.
Post by: Bill Skinner on October 26, 2010, 12:24:08 am

It's better than my first point.  Put that point away, I know lots of knappers who would give a lot to be able to find their first point.  Bill

Title: Re: My first half way decent point.
Post by: david w. on October 26, 2010, 12:25:54 am

nothing wrong with that at all

Title: Re: My first half way decent point.
Post by: Hardawaypoints on October 26, 2010, 01:00:19 am

Man, that makes my first point look completely stupid.  You're on the right track.  That one would work like it means it.  Definitely keep that point to look back on in the future as your skills progress.

Jim

Title: Re: My first half way decent point.
Post by: nugget on October 26, 2010, 08:03:13 am

I would hunt with it in a heart beat

Title: Re: My first half way decent point.
Post by: mullet on October 26, 2010, 09:27:35 am

 That point looks good to me, especially that hard rock.

Title: Re: My first half way decent point.
Post by: jonathan creason on October 26, 2010, 09:32:54 am

That's a whole lot better than half-way decent.  Great point!

Title: Re: My first half way decent point.
Post by: JustinNC on October 26, 2010, 09:38:46 am

first point? Whats that? :D Very nice. Id haft it up!

Title: Re: My first half way decent point.
Post by: cowboy on October 26, 2010, 09:53:25 am

Yep, that looks a lot better than my first several dozen :). Your well on your way..

Title: Re: My first half way decent point.
Post by: Parnell on October 26, 2010, 01:57:24 pm

That texas is tough stuff, nice point!

Title: Re: My first half way decent point.
Post by: AncientArcher76 on October 26, 2010, 02:24:46 pm

Good job and I dont think its becauses some wont be able to find there firstpoint...I have most ofmy firsts and I cant believe it.  Im not an expert by no means yet but wow what a big difference.  Good job!

Russ

Title: Re: My first half way decent point.
Post by: Ncsnipe on October 26, 2010, 04:12:16 pm

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement.

Title: Re: My first half way decent point.
Post by: warhawk on October 26, 2010, 07:05:48 pm

I like it and i think that the hinges add character to the point. if you can goggle paleo indian arrowheads and you will see that alot of them have flaws. Dont get me wrong you should pratice to make prefect but the beauty in the eye of the beholder.

Title: Re: My first half way decent point.
Post by: Sparrow on October 27, 2010, 01:33:00 pm

Yep !   Save that beauty and make you some more. You will just get better and better and soon will have points you can strap onto a shaft and go perforate something. Good work ! !  '  Frank

Title: Re: My first half way decent point.
Post by: Lombard on November 01, 2010, 11:23:30 am

Congratulations, you did quite well for a first point.