dtcmor
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Post by dtcmor on Oct 23, 2013 23:36:58 GMT -5
I went to a local festival last weekend and they had a section of the town set up as an old colonial encampment. I ran across a guy that was doing some knapping and we sat and talked about the tricks of the trade. After about an hour, he tossed me a couple of his spalls and asked me to sit and show him my skills. I was kinda nervous at first, especially using his tools, but he talked me through a couple of tough spots and I managed to produce a couple of the best points I think I have ever done. And he let me keep them also. I had a great time meeting a new knapping friend. As it turns out, he learned his skills from the same man that taught my current knapping partner. What a small world. Here are the points below. Cool red Flint Ridge with a lightning bolt down the middle, about 3 1/2"...  Bone colored Flint Ridge about 2" in length...  |
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Post by pghram on Oct 24, 2013 0:51:37 GMT -5
Great job, that first one is in a class all of its own.
Rich
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Oct 24, 2013 5:26:03 GMT -5
Great work.
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dtcmor
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Post by dtcmor on Oct 24, 2013 22:27:31 GMT -5
Thanks Rich and James!
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Post by kaldorlon on Oct 25, 2013 11:41:43 GMT -5
Very impressive!
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 25, 2013 12:28:25 GMT -5
Gotta love fresh points,nice work too!
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Post by rockroller on Oct 25, 2013 17:13:25 GMT -5
Those are pretty sweet! Some day I may try a hand at knapping. My property is littered with flint. Everyone pretty much considers it a nuisance around here.
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Post by RickB on Oct 25, 2013 20:34:08 GMT -5
Nice points from pretty rock. It looks like you had a good time. Rick B
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2013 19:05:57 GMT -5
skillz! Nice work.
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dtcmor
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Post by dtcmor on Oct 27, 2013 18:39:54 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for the compliments!
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Post by 1dave on Nov 16, 2013 13:48:01 GMT -5
Nice Work!
Knapping is an art best done away from hands and feet. A BIG canvas tarp to catch the chips can save a lot of blood letting! Do you use Kevlar gloves?
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Post by bsky4463 on Nov 16, 2013 19:10:23 GMT -5
Knaptastic! Lighting bolt is cool.
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dtcmor
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Post by dtcmor on Nov 19, 2013 5:46:48 GMT -5
Thanks guys!
1dave - I have a small spot on the back of my lot that I have a tarp and chair set up justnfor knapping. I only use gloves when I am spalling out big chunks, especially obsidian.That stuff really tears me up and I can only work it for about a week and then have to heal up. When I do my points, I like to feel the flakes as they come off and sometimes direct the flake with finger placement to make it go a certain way. Flints and agates are much easier on the hands, and I do most of my work in these.
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Post by jollyrockhound on Nov 19, 2013 13:34:43 GMT -5
Wow nice job those are nice, esp love the red one.
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Post by beefjello on Nov 21, 2013 17:16:52 GMT -5
You got some mad skills Dave! That first one is incredible!!
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Post by dtcmor on Nov 22, 2013 9:14:58 GMT -5
Thanks Jolly and Brian!
I am getting ready to mount the red one in a hand carved wooden eagle handle this weekend. I will post some pics if it turns out good.
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