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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Stringman on March 11, 2014, 06:39:51 pm

Title: Antler and turkey knives
Post by: Stringman on March 11, 2014, 06:39:51 pm
Had a chance to finish up a few more knives. The antler knife is made from a piece of purple sheen obsidian. Hard to make the "sheen" come out in a photo.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/C67C6B7C-DCD4-4977-8235-3D83D186B7A0_zpstv3asi66.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/C67C6B7C-DCD4-4977-8235-3D83D186B7A0_zpstv3asi66.jpg.html)
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(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/62F62CD1-6F82-4D46-A6A3-61079077E8C4_zpsxfvxyubg.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/62F62CD1-6F82-4D46-A6A3-61079077E8C4_zpsxfvxyubg.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/A0B9CF2B-6725-4A33-A088-96613BF6B5ED_zpshfdtunvx.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/A0B9CF2B-6725-4A33-A088-96613BF6B5ED_zpshfdtunvx.jpg.html)

The second is from a piece of local Burlington that was heat treated to near 500 degrees. Turkey legs make one of the most unique knife handles I've ever seen. This one is capped with a piece of bocote and both of them are attached with pitch and sinew.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/87985AD7-E323-4D4F-85C7-12C4C5C5550A_zps5gwtmz0j.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/87985AD7-E323-4D4F-85C7-12C4C5C5550A_zps5gwtmz0j.jpg.html)
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(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/6E40A141-402A-4EC6-9BB3-5535FB4386BF_zpsgagvl9lt.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/6E40A141-402A-4EC6-9BB3-5535FB4386BF_zpsgagvl9lt.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking!
Title: Re: Antler and turkey knives
Post by: BOWMAN53 on March 11, 2014, 07:30:48 pm
your bird leg handles always gross me out scott
Title: Re: Antler and turkey knives
Post by: Danzn Bar on March 11, 2014, 07:32:28 pm
Really cool stuff there, Scott.  your very talented...
Title: Re: Antler and turkey knives
Post by: Will H on March 11, 2014, 08:28:19 pm
Those are all great! Them turkey handles don't gross me out, I like em a lot!
Title: Re: Antler and turkey knives
Post by: Stringman on March 11, 2014, 08:54:35 pm
I'm pretty sure ol Jordan's just jealous. If in fact he is turkey bashin, I'll straighten him out if he ever come this side of the divide!  >:D

Im planning to put a knife on the classic table again this year, just haven't picked my favorite yet.
Title: Re: Antler and turkey knives
Post by: Outbackbob48 on March 12, 2014, 10:20:06 am
I have to agree with ya Will, I like the turkey leg look, Scott, what kinda glue to hold caps on to the turkey. Lots of options come to mind for colorful cap combinations, keep up the excellent work. Bob
Title: Re: Antler and turkey knives
Post by: bowtarist on March 12, 2014, 10:53:41 am
Always a big fan of the turkey leg knife!! Both look great!! dp
Title: Re: Antler and turkey knives
Post by: Knapper on March 12, 2014, 11:15:15 am
Really like the Turkey and Burlington Knife
Knapper
Title: Re: Antler and turkey knives
Post by: Stringman on March 12, 2014, 11:57:17 am
Bob, I mostly use TBIII, but super glue also works. And yes there are lotsa options for caps.
Title: Re: Antler and turkey knives
Post by: BOWMAN53 on March 12, 2014, 02:10:09 pm
I'm pretty sure ol Jordan's just jealous. If in fact he is turkey bashin, I'll straighten him out if he ever come this side of the divide!  >:D

Im planning to put a knife on the classic table again this year, just haven't picked my favorite yet.

i meant it in a good way.
Title: Re: Antler and turkey knives
Post by: mullet on March 12, 2014, 08:47:35 pm
I like all of your turkey leg knives, Scott.