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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Stringman on September 23, 2012, 01:28:01 pm

Title: evolution of a blade (pic heavy!)- completed
Post by: Stringman on September 23, 2012, 01:28:01 pm

Not sure if this is gonna be helpful, but I just thought I would throw this out there.

Someone asked me what was my technique for holdin and working a biface with percussion. I have learned to hold on the outside of my leg and try to keep my swing more consistent.

Title: Re: evolution of a blade (pic heavy!)
Post by: Stringman on September 23, 2012, 01:31:24 pm

Find a ridge, grind he platform, hit and continue.

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Post by: Stringman on September 23, 2012, 01:33:33 pm

Be careful on the tips! Adjust ur swing so u don't overstrike.

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Post by: Stringman on September 23, 2012, 03:11:44 pm

Then all that left is pressure and clean up work.

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Post by: maddog314 on September 23, 2012, 03:26:13 pm

Hafted pics???? This is sweet. YOu do great work thank you for the pics....
Micah

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Post by: TRACY on September 23, 2012, 10:43:22 pm

Nice series of pics showing the reduction process Scott. That blade thinned real nice! Well done man!

Tracy

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Post by: gstoneberg on September 24, 2012, 12:17:46 am

Really nice work!!  I wish I could reduce them like that.

George

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Post by: Tower on September 24, 2012, 12:29:56 am

Beautiful blade! Love the pics of the reduction stages.

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Post by: soy on September 24, 2012, 05:33:29 am

Thanks! It is working better...kinda...than what i was doing before...still braking the snot out pf everything i touch broke the last 7 out of 7 ...its a love hate relationship this flint knapping  >:( thanks for the help ;D

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Post by: jamie on September 24, 2012, 08:07:24 am

very cool series of pics.

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Post by: bowtarist on September 24, 2012, 12:32:34 pm

neat post!  dpg

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Post by: JackCrafty on September 24, 2012, 12:43:15 pm

 8)

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Post by: Stringman on September 24, 2012, 05:14:41 pm

Thanks guys. When I get a chance I'll take some pics while hafting it up. Just like everything else theres a thousand ways to do it. This is just the one I've been using.

Soy- I still bust now and then as well. Seems like the more rock layin at my feet the less careful I am.  :-\

Scott

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Post by: Stringman on September 25, 2012, 01:34:10 pm

I use alot of deer antler for handles cause thats what I have and I like the way it looks. Most of the process and materials are natural or hand tools. The one exception would be the belt sander.

Title: Re: evolution of a blade (pic heavy!)- completed
Post by: Stringman on September 25, 2012, 01:39:45 pm

For the glue I prefer pine pitch. Its easy to work with and clean up is simple. Also if you need to adjust after it sets up just put a little heat to it and push the blade or point into position.

Title: Re: evolution of a blade (pic heavy!)- completed
Post by: Stringman on September 25, 2012, 01:43:35 pm

Last is the sinew. I use back sinew for the long fibers. I usually lay several courses then let it dry. I will build it up till it feels right and obviously this is just a personal preference.

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Post by: Tower on September 25, 2012, 02:08:34 pm

That baby is nice!

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Post by: gstoneberg on September 25, 2012, 02:26:25 pm

+1 on that niceness! :)

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Post by: RickB on September 25, 2012, 05:28:03 pm

Damn that's a nice knife. Rick B

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Post by: Jimbob on September 25, 2012, 05:41:04 pm

Wow, thats nice!!

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Post by: criveraville on September 29, 2012, 01:25:09 am

Scott that's an exception blade and handle you made. You sure make it look easy  ;)

Cipriano

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Post by: seider on September 29, 2012, 11:28:53 pm

Quote from: criveraville on September 29, 2012, 01:25:09 am

Scott that's an exception blade and handle you made. You sure make it look easy  ;)

Cipriano

x2  That is nice

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Post by: maddog314 on October 03, 2012, 02:54:19 pm

LOVE IT!!!!
Micah