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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: nugget on February 17, 2009, 07:22:29 pm

Title: New knife
Post by: nugget on February 17, 2009, 07:22:29 pm

Here is a nice little project I just finished.
Antique glass and an old shed antler tine put together with some pitch glue.
Enjoy and all feedback is appreciated. I know my knapping needs work, but I am trying
TJ

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Title: Re: New knife
Post by: david w. on February 17, 2009, 07:25:58 pm

I really like that.  I think it is good.  Looks sharp too :)

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: nugget on February 17, 2009, 07:30:59 pm

Thanks. I need to put a fine edge on it. I dulled it a little to set it in the handle.
TJ

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: hawkbow on February 17, 2009, 07:46:30 pm

cool knife bro, neat color of glass.. Hawk a/ho

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: nugget on February 17, 2009, 08:19:42 pm

Thanks hawk. Not real primitive material , but I think it looks real cool.
TJ

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: mullet on February 17, 2009, 09:54:55 pm

  Man, TJ, your knapping has improved a 100fold. That blade looks good. And late period NDN's used glass quite a bit.

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: Pat B on February 18, 2009, 01:09:44 am

Cool knife!  8) You could round the forward edge of the antler a bit for a more smooth transition. but it is still a cool knife. Not too bad for a nurse! ;)

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: leapingbare on February 18, 2009, 03:40:33 am

Looks good pat.
I mailed my knappin tools home the other day so there be there when i get back. i'll be knappin again in 3-4 weeks

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: Pappy on February 18, 2009, 06:42:35 am

Sweet ,I love the color and don't see anything wrong with the napping either.Nice job. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: nugget on February 18, 2009, 07:10:43 am

Thanks guys.
Pat I see what your saying. I will try that .
TJ

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: DanaM on February 18, 2009, 07:59:57 am

Well done nugget :)

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: cowboy on February 18, 2009, 08:02:59 am

Nice knife TJ! I like the color of that glass also - the knapping even looks antique for some reason. Are you sure that's not an artifact ;D?

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: GregB on February 18, 2009, 08:30:19 am

Good looking knife! I wonder what that glass used to be part of? :)

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: mullet on February 18, 2009, 02:27:30 pm

 Greg, it is antique, decorative glass that used to on the sides of buildings. It was stuck on with cement or tar. It also comes in purple, tan, white and green.

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: knap_123 on February 18, 2009, 03:46:04 pm

nice  eddie, that color glass is called hospital green.

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: mullet on February 18, 2009, 08:00:46 pm

 knap, nugget made the knife, glass came from me.

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: Hillbilly on February 18, 2009, 09:17:12 pm

Good lookin' knife, TJ. Your knapping is getting better all the time, looks like you're starting to get it figured out.

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: nugget on February 18, 2009, 09:52:51 pm

Thanks guys. I need to back at it and get some points made. I enjoy blades more than points.
TJ

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: GregB on February 19, 2009, 01:36:13 pm

Thanks for the info Eddie...interesting! :)

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: Dingleberry on February 19, 2009, 02:09:51 pm

Great knife TJ.   :)

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: nugget on February 20, 2009, 09:22:53 pm

The weather aint cooperating, so I might have to do some indoor knapping this weekend in between study sessions. Hopefully I will have some more to post.

Title: Re: New knife
Post by: Otoe Bow on February 20, 2009, 10:42:29 pm

Nice knife.  I like bad weather, gives me an excuse to indulge my hobbies, instead of doing real work.   ;D

Mike