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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: RyanY on June 02, 2013, 12:51:04 pm

Title: Obsidian Point
Post by: RyanY on June 02, 2013, 12:51:04 pm

Just a narrow obsidian point from a flake. I was so focused on small stuff on this one that I didn't even think about trying to remove the curvature of it. Overall the cross section and thickness is more even than the last. But it makes me wonder how a slightly curved point would affect arrow flight and penetration. All new stuff to me. Anyways thanks for looking!
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_2196.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/ryoon4690/media/IMG_2196.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_2197.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/ryoon4690/media/IMG_2197.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Obsidian Point
Post by: Sparrow on June 02, 2013, 01:53:01 pm

I have seen many pre-historic points along the columbia and snake rivers here in Washington and Oregon,that had much more curvature than yours,many had been resharpened and obviously used a great deal.  ' Frank

Title: Re: Obsidian Point
Post by: RyanY on June 02, 2013, 10:18:14 pm

Thats sweet. Here's another. Tried notching for the first time but couldn't get it as narrow as i wanted and settled for the larger grooves.  :-\
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_2200.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/ryoon4690/media/IMG_2200.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_2201.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/ryoon4690/media/IMG_2201.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Obsidian Point
Post by: Outbackbob48 on June 02, 2013, 10:35:50 pm

Ryan, what tool you using to try an get your narrow entry notchs? Make sure your basal area is thin, then try a horse shoe nail ;D Bob

Title: Re: Obsidian Point
Post by: HickoryBill on June 02, 2013, 10:44:06 pm

Looking good buddy.

Title: Re: Obsidian Point
Post by: Parnell on June 03, 2013, 09:25:26 am

Dude, if those are some of your first points I'd say you are ahead of the curve!

Title: Re: Obsidian Point
Post by: TRACY on June 03, 2013, 10:00:03 am

Very fine points! I use a broken deer ulna bone ground down thin to notch glass or obsidian. You'll have to experiment to find what works best for you. Great beginnings, keep it up!


Tracy

Title: Re: Obsidian Point
Post by: Trapper Rob on June 03, 2013, 10:26:28 am

Nice points

Title: Re: Obsidian Point
Post by: RyanY on June 03, 2013, 08:37:16 pm

Thanks guys! I was using the tip of a needle file but I think it was just crushing the platform and the tail end was too thick.

Title: Re: Obsidian Point
Post by: Stringman on June 04, 2013, 09:36:27 am

You're doin good work, Ryan. I have much more success when I get my bases thinner. If they are thick, then you tend to overpush and sometimes break ears off. I remember when I first started knapping I would lay in bed at night working out flake problems. Everything seemed to revolve around the knappin pit. Good luck to you and your addiction!