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It's all Hillbilly's fault!
FlintWalker:
Dangit Steve! Look what you started.
I told myself, "Don't try knapping, you don't need another habit." But between you and that fire water down at Pappys, I gave in. It's fun too.
These are my third and fourth points (counting the one from Pappys) They are smoke tinted glass. The Big Sandy was supposed to be about twice that size, but you know what happened >:( The bigger one is 3" long 1-1/4" wide. I know they're not exactly flint, but hey, you use what ya got. I broke a few, then started watching Paleo man Jim on You-Tube. He has some really good videos about knapping slabs that helped a lot.
And Cowboy, I still owe you for the points you sent me. What you got wasn't near enough.
Just thought I'd share. Saw Filer
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Justin Snyder:
Man I need to spend a little time with Steve if he taught you that. Nice work. Justin
Otoe Bow:
Man those are nice. :o I've got to try me some of that glass. ::)
Mike
Hillbilly:
Durn, Shannon-you're making us all look bad-you're already knapping like somebody that's been at it for years. :o I don't think I taught you all that, you're just a natural, you must have been a Clovis dude in a previous life. ;D And it's all the fault of your big ol' jug-o-firewater that I kept breaking all my johnstone into little bitty pieces down there, so we're even. ;D ;D Awesome work, man. Now you need to smack some flutes in that big blade. :)
FlintWalker:
Ooga Booga! Me try to flute one, no workum on both sides. Maybe better next time. :D It's 2-5/8' x 1-1/8
I made a better pressure flaker. I'll check You-Tube and see if I can figure out how it's supposed to be done and give it another try.
Oh and I ain't making ya'll look bad at all. This glass is easy. I really admire someone who can start with a big chunk of flint and make a point or blade. That takes talent. Saw Filer
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