Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Otoe Bow on September 28, 2008, 10:54:32 am
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Here is the blade I posted a while back made of some stone that my kids gave me for fathers day. I had to keep working it to get it thin and down to a manageable size, (I don't have a lot of big antlers around, yet). Here is what I wound up with. It turned out pretty nice. The original spall had a little bit of a curve to it and I couldn't quite get it all out but I did manage to get most thinned out. The handle and sinew hafting are white tail. I gave this to a friend and he seemed quite happy.
Now, back to bows and arrows.
Mike
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I think it looks really nice Mike....good job....hey where did you get the Pattern for that Sheath?? I really like it....it's simple and very useable at the same time.....neat!!
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Very nice Mike. That looks really nice. I knew you could get it if you kept trying. I tried a little knapping at the Expo Friday and Sat. and it definitely takes talent to be able to do that. I think I'll stick to bows for now. Great job.
Speaking of the Expo...Where were you at? :(
John
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Looks real nice Mike :)
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Mike: The sheath is something I just played around with on paper and finally came up with something that worked. I'm sure it's not original but it does work pretty well. The thing I had to experiment with was getting the leather "oversized" enough to allow for the folds and stitching. If you want, I'll scan it tomorrow and send you a copy. One thing you probably can't see, is the stitching (plain old leather boot lace) is one continuous piece.
John: I've had such a busy few day, I'll probably just enjoy the weather and stay home. Who knows, I may head that way. ::)
Dana: Thanks man, your blade in the other post is really cool too. I wish I'd gotten into the KITH too, but my production is so slow, I have to concentrate on one, two, or three things at a time. ::) I have a Christmas Exchange gift to make too you know. ;)
The guy I gave it to last night was a speaker at our Men's Ministry Outdoor Cookout at our Church last night. He also brought two of his sons with him and they fell in love with the knife. I promised each of them I'd make them a similar blade. Busy, busy, busy.
Mike
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Looks great, Mike-nice chippin'.
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Nice job. It's a beauty. :)
Pappy
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Your knife turned out really nice! Great job! ;)
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Good job Mike. Glad to see someones skills are advancing; i've been too tyed up with work and a baby to do any knappin :'(
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I hear you Jon. Lunch time is usually good to sneak off for a little while. That and when the wife's out of town. >:D
Mike