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keekeerun:
I used an antler tonite to knapp some obsidion. I enjoyed using it. I pressure flaked some with it and the rest with the copper. Hillbilly you stated above that there were different techniques to using the copper vs. the antler tip for pressure flaking. I could'nt notice any diference am I missing something. THANKS

Hillbilly:
You generally need stouter, more abraded platforms for the copper flaker, a little sharper ones for the antler to grab on to. Little semi-isolated platforms are perfect for antler. Oddly enough, the tougher the rock is, the more likely it is to pressure flake better with antler than copper. I like an antler tine better than a copper flaker for really tough stuff like quartzite and grainy rhyolite.

keekeerun:
thanks hillbilly, I'm sure I'll have more questions as I knapp along the days to come.

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