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Main Discussion Area => Primitive Skills => Topic started by: Pat B on August 31, 2015, 05:08:45 pm

Title: Obsidian knife for a friend
Post by: Pat B on August 31, 2015, 05:08:45 pm

I assembled this obsidian knife for a friend that lends me his tractor for driveway scraping. The mahogany obsidian blade was knapped by Hickory Bill I think. I hafted it to a shed spike elk antler I found in the San Juan Mountains when I went elk hunting with Kenneth(Little John).  I used 2 ton epoxy to haft the blade(for durability) but wrapped it with deer back sinew and sealed the wrap with pitch varnish. The stand is made from a slab from a 2" diameter osage pole and a shed deer antler.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/IMG_0007_zpsspltatrk.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/IMG_0007_zpsspltatrk.jpg.html)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/IMG_0008_zpsrqs4uowp.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/IMG_0008_zpsrqs4uowp.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Obsidian knife for a friend
Post by: Spotted Dog on August 31, 2015, 05:28:05 pm

I like it. Something about stone blades.

Title: Re: Obsidian knife for a friend
Post by: Danzn Bar on August 31, 2015, 06:40:57 pm

Very nice Pat   8)
DBar

Title: Re: Obsidian knife for a friend
Post by: Pat B on August 31, 2015, 07:47:43 pm

Thanks guys. I like the way the shape of the handle and the blade flow together. Like they were made for each other.

Title: Re: Obsidian knife for a friend
Post by: HickoryBill on August 31, 2015, 09:16:34 pm

Looks like she turned out pretty darn good Pat...You did that blade we traded justice....Good one for sure

Title: Re: Obsidian knife for a friend
Post by: Trapper Rob on August 31, 2015, 09:27:57 pm

Looks pretty sharp Pat.

Title: Re: Obsidian knife for a friend
Post by: Redhand on August 31, 2015, 10:47:47 pm

Nice job

Title: Re: Obsidian knife for a friend
Post by: Pat B on August 31, 2015, 11:02:14 pm

Bill, this knife is going to a special friend ad you will get full credit for the lithics.
Thanks for the kid words, everyone.

Title: Re: Obsidian knife for a friend
Post by: Josh B on August 31, 2015, 11:06:52 pm

Now that's cool!  That little piece of antler really fits that blade well.  The display stand is a nice touch as well.  Josh

Title: Re: Obsidian knife for a friend
Post by: chamookman on September 01, 2015, 04:03:18 am

NICE  - good job ! Bob.

Title: Re: Obsidian knife for a friend
Post by: Pappy on September 01, 2015, 04:06:38 am

Beautiful work on both parts Pat,you friend I am sure will love that. :)
Pappy

Title: Re: Obsidian knife for a friend
Post by: Zuma on September 01, 2015, 09:50:22 pm

I know that knife won't scrape your driveway by itself.
But! -- the way you present it should keep your shocks
in good shape for a couple years. Artistic.
Zuma

Title: Re: Obsidian knife for a friend
Post by: YosemiteBen on September 02, 2015, 01:22:38 pm

Very nice work there Mr Pat!

Title: Re: Obsidian knife for a friend
Post by: Pat B on September 02, 2015, 03:00:33 pm

Thanks guys.  I delivered the knife today but the recipient was in a meeting so I didn't get to see his reaction. I'm sure I'll hear back from Sam soon.