Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: jeffp51 on September 15, 2018, 04:29:56 pm
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My brother brought me some more BIG pieces of obsidian from California. I took a spall off of one of them and started working. normally, my attempts at knives either end up as very small arrow heads, or just as a bunch of rubble on the tarp. This time, my thinning flakes did better than normal, and I avoided snapping it. It isn't perfect, but better than most of what I have done lately. I like the way the color changes with the change in light.
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That's a killer knife Jeff! And i am jealous of that huge chunk of obsidian. Can't wait to see what else you make. Cheers- Brendan
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Very nice Jeff. Looks like you still have a little left over for a point or two.
Bjrogg
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Looks good to me.
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In the second pic you can see a bit of rainbow near the edge (towards the middle-rightish area)
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Jeff,
Good work! Looks like you hit the right spots on this one! Nice hiltinting, too! :KN!
Hawkdancer
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That a great looking knife. You did a very nice job on it. I agree, looks like you have a nice chunk of rainbow obsidian.
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I can honestly say I would not want to be on the receiving end of that knife!
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Good looking knife Jeff. The handle and hafting look great.
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Thanks all.
Eddie the knife is hafted with pitch glue and obviously sinew wraps. I got the wood as an extra in a trade, but I can't remember now who sent it or what exactly the wood is. If it looks familiar to anyone, let me know so I can give credit.
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That's a piece to be proud of for sure
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Looks good
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Jeff, nice knife and a good hafting job too. Rick B