Coretex Point

[gstoneberg]

The granddaughters asked if they could work on arrowheads so we went out to the shop and made some gravel.  I tried to make a point out of a spall that had precious little flint.  I assumed it wouldn't work, but was surprised to find flakes would run in the coretex (which turned red in heat treating).  I haven't done much knapping so the point isn't that great, but was so shocked it worked I thought I'd post a picture.



As always, I had a hump at the base.  Uncharacteristically,  I was able to drive flakes clear across the point on both sides to thin it.  Messed up a pretty decent flake pattern, but  was glad to get it thinner.  Sadly, I knocked the tip off right at the very end, shortening the point a bit and made it lose the nice triangle shape it had.

George

[flungonin]

Yes but still I think it turned out pretty nice.

[bubby]

look's good from my house George, really like the color

[cowboy]

Well you gave yourself a fairly stern critique there George. We are our own worse critics. From where I'm sitting there ain't nothing wrong with that point, love the colors too .

[mullet]

That point looks great George and I bet it would have no trouble making meat. Those are some cool colors, too.

[Tower]

Great looking point.  I'd make a necklace outta it. It sure is purddy! 

[gstoneberg]

Thanks guys.  Paul, I see you're an early riser too.  The older I get the earlier I wake up it seems.  I need to bring my young friend Jack out to your place for another lesson.  He got one from Don last weekend.  I'm still peeling from that sunburn.  I could use more thinning help myself.  Would like to sit with Patrick again too.  I miss that Cross Plains lease.  And Eddie, my last few shots with stone points have been really embarrassing.  I will try again though.  Good idea Don, I really liked the one you were sporting.  I can't remember, was that a bone or wood short shaft?

George

[nclonghunter]

I have seen some cortex that will flake like flint, it surprised me also. That is a really nice point.

[Dalton Knapper]

Pretty good point to make from gravel! Always thin the base and tip first before you start on the middle and that might solve your base hump issues! Keep knappin'.

[Knapper]

George,
Great to see you posting some points. That one looks very nice. Really wish we had some free time to come to TX and knap with the pro's.
Knapper

[cowboy]

I would like to get together with everybody again and cross plains was a perfect place . Give me a holler any time George. You and your friend are more than welcome, I could use a little tune up myself.

[Stringman]

I don't think you have the right glasses on, George. That point looks great! Love the color contrast and size symmetry and notches all look A+.

[TRACY]

Killer point George! No need to critique it, it turned out great


Tracy