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Title: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: bjrogg on January 05, 2017, 10:58:00 am

Had to hit something that wasn't man made. Still got some mahogany obsidian I got from Frank at Marshall. Not really my favorite stuff as obsidian seems to want to crush on me but I'm starting to get the hang of it.

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: mullet on January 05, 2017, 11:34:16 am

Nice blade, sir. Love the band aid. :'(

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: bjrogg on January 05, 2017, 12:08:46 pm

Thanks Eddie, a little toilet paper wasn't gonna stop this bleeder. Actually had a loose flake come off when I was lightly abrading

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on January 05, 2017, 01:31:13 pm

Very nice point and really like the matching colors of the bloody bandaid and mahogany point

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: bjrogg on January 05, 2017, 04:21:42 pm

Thanks Gutshot your right the blood did match really good 😊
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: Chippintuff on January 05, 2017, 05:50:32 pm

You did a nice job on that one.

WA

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: bjrogg on January 05, 2017, 06:01:43 pm

Thanks Chippintuff, it is definitely one of my better ones. Give me some good stone and another 20 years and maybe I can make som real pretty ones, but for now I'm happy with what I'm doing
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: Trapper Rob on January 05, 2017, 07:10:24 pm

Nice one BJ. Somebody ask me if I ever cut myself knapping I told them if your afraid to bleed this isn't a hobby to get into.

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: bjrogg on January 05, 2017, 07:19:46 pm

Thanks Rob, I know it's funny you show them points made from glass and they always ask do you ever cut yourself ha what do you think. I always say the same as you not for someone that gets queasy at the sight of blood. Strange how I'm somehow drawn to it anyhow thanks for looking
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: selfbow joe on January 05, 2017, 08:03:14 pm

Very nice point. I really like the color.

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: bjrogg on January 05, 2017, 08:23:54 pm

Thanks selfbow, I guess it's the color of blood with some cool black swirls in it. It is pretty and so so shinny
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: Hawkdancer on January 05, 2017, 08:25:52 pm

Real nice work! 
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: 1442 on January 05, 2017, 10:08:21 pm

Yep! Good job, looks great and I like it.

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: bjrogg on January 05, 2017, 10:14:07 pm

Thanks 1442 I keep learning a little every point I make
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: Redhand on January 05, 2017, 10:14:35 pm

Nice job on that point. Maybe this coming hunting season that point will draw deer blood instead of human blood.

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: Stringman on January 05, 2017, 10:16:20 pm

 Very nice Bj!

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: bjrogg on January 05, 2017, 10:21:53 pm

Thanks Redhand, Thanks Scott I appreciate the kind words and thanks for looking.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: Zuma on January 05, 2017, 11:37:37 pm

LOL I guess my previous reply got hacked by a super power.
Any way nice thin point BJ. Try using a coarse sand paper (sanding belt)
to stiffen your edges before strikes.  May help. It works for me.
Zuma

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: bjrogg on January 06, 2017, 05:15:42 am

Thanks Zuma. I'm have a real coarse broken grinding stone I use. I have to constantly remind myself to prepare a strong platform with this stuff especially where it seems to have crushy areas in it. My percussion is getting pretty good, pressure so so notching still needs help. But at least I'm not breaking half the ones I'm notching anymore. That was a real discouraging phase.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Mahogany Obsidian lance point
Post by: YosemiteBen on January 09, 2017, 08:33:46 pm

that is cuz you flint bangers are animals! Hot to treat Obs a little more tenderly! ;D