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PAHunter:
HI all, after taking some time off from primitive hobbies due to life changes I'm starting to play again.  For the past few weeks I've set some time each day to do some knapping.  Here are the best point I've made thus far.  My goal is usable points for bow hunting.  I know I have a long way to go. 

Any input is welcome.  Do you feel these are sufficient to be ethically used for hunting?  Once I get a deer this year with modern equipment I may shoot it with this arrow to see how it performs. 

To clarify, these are not my first points ever, but the best I have done thus far.  Thanks!

Outbackbob48:
Rob, good to see ya back doing some knapping, Here is my .02 worth on your points. I am not a big fan of heavy serrations due to I believe grabbing lots of hair, Also in your first pic make sure ears below notchs are sharp and don't stick out to far, make sure your transition area from very end of shaft to point is real smooth, by this no big hump of glue or hafting materials. I like that you are using obsidian for your first ones. My own personal points have very light serrations and are of the Ishi style, long narrow triangles with side notchs, as narrow as legal, and maybe most important of all is shot placement, put your point in the lungs and let some air out and you will be fine.  :KN (=) Bob

Zuma:
I'm with Bob.
There must be good reason serrations were almost only used during the
late Paleo and Early Archaic (thrusting spears).
One other thing--- Draw weight. I like at least 50 lbs for prim points.
But that's me.
Zuma

Stoner:
I like serrated edges scary sharp. Please reference Ryan Gill, twistedlimbs . John

Outbackbob48:
John, I believe Ryan Gill also uses light serrations. All points have serrated edges just some more pronounced than others ;D Bob

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