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sleek:
Has anyone ever hafted an artifact point and gone hunting with it? I think it would of course have to be an arrow that flies like a dart, and the most care taken while target shooting it. The hunting shot would need to be a gimme as well. But just for the experience, I am considering it. Id like to make ONE very special arrow, to go with one bow for one very specific and special once in a lifetime hunt. 

JEB:
When we visit Texas in the winter months there is a place that sells broken points that come out of Missouri.  I pick thru the box and buy the ones I think I can rework for 50 cents  each.  The points I find are in frames on the wall.  Finding points made me want to learn how to knap them.

I don't see a problem doing what you suggest except would a found point be sharp enough or would you have to re-work the edge?

If you decide to use an artifact let us know how it goes.

RickB:
Have at it as long as it's small and sharp. I've hafted artifacts for friends so they could be displayed with their collection.

Now I'm joking - I've been looking for a Clovis point for a long time so I can make a spear.

Zuma:
Sleek I would you ask that question over at Arrowheadology.
I can't see taking the chance destroying a perfectly good artifact myself.
I would be glad to trade you for a ready to go newly knapped one.
Zuma

Hawkdancer:
Got to agree with Zuma-the ancient artifacts have already done their job, and deserve to retire to the wall!  Knapping a duplicate and go for it in the field?.  On the other hand, I have a bit of training in Archeaolgy and am reluctant to stress artifacts.
Hawkdancer

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