flint knapping of the month

[Blacktail]

now pa has bows of the month.why cant there be chipper of the month  ....i think there is some really good flint knapper on here...where is my congress man.

[hawkbow]

As long as Cowboy, Wolf Watcher, and billy are allowed to enter I a not even going to try all kidding aside would be a great idea..Hawk

[FlintWalker]

Sounds like a good idea to me.  
 Since I'm not good enough to enter, I propose I be the judge and all the non winners be sent to me. Of course, I would always pick the very best one to win...really

[leapingbare]

I have thought about this before..
 I think there are allot variables.
 

[Pappy]

We have talked about it and I think Cowboy was going to try and put something togeather on this thread,ant heard anything about it in a while.Maybe he will chime in with some info.
   Pappy

[Bone pile]

Good eye-deer,maybe post a particular point type/style and see all the points that get posted.I'm sure there are a few on here that will knock em' out of the park, but will give the rest of us something to strive for.
Bone pile

[Hillbilly]

I've been thinking about this myself. Instead of a general deal like with bow of the month, I would prefer something that we could learn from and have some fun in the process. On another knapping site, they have a "monthly knapper's challenge" where a certain point type or material is selected, and everybody makes their version of it. We could learn a lot about point types and techniques from different parts of the country, and get to see some nice eye candy. For example, we could decide to try a Newnan point style from Florida, or a dovetail, or Lost Lake, whatever. Someone would post a pic of an original or a good example, and we could see what each one of us could make in that style. We could either leave it at that, or put up a poll at the end of the month. Whatch'all think?

[leapingbare]

i like that idea Hillbilly!

[Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive]

ok they guys, here is your first challenge, anyone got granite skills...and i want it to scale

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[Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive]

but i do honestly think its a great idea,    even though this busted fingered, abo knapper wont ever make the grade   

[Justin Snyder]

I've been thinking about this myself. Instead of a general deal like with bow of the month, I would prefer something that we could learn from and have some fun in the process. On another knapping site, they have a "monthly knapper's challenge" where a certain point type or material is selected, and everybody makes their version of it. We could learn a lot about point types and techniques from different parts of the country, and get to see some nice eye candy. For example, we could decide to try a Newnan point style from Florida, or a dovetail, or Lost Lake, whatever. Someone would post a pic of an original or a good example, and we could see what each one of us could make in that style. We could either leave it at that, or put up a poll at the end of the month. Whatch'all think?

Some of us just call them points, we don't know any better. Even if we just did a certain point type (and tell us what it is) with whatever rock you can get your hands on I think it would be better than a general competition.  We might get some education out of it.

[Coo-wah-chobee]

 As Steve (hillbilly) said. No competion, just chippin, lyin', chawin, spittin, and such ! ; Sorry could not resist ! Then send point ta someone yer like er someone yer dont like as the case may be !.............bob

[Otoe Bow]

I like Steve's idea.  Educational and challenging.  Even a hack like me can benefit. 

Mike

[knap_123]

ok somebody start a new thread tittled this months point jan. or whatever. post a point and lets all try and makeone, any size, rock, glass, as long as it that point style.   and i say it does'nt have to be yours, just a pic from a photo or whatever. but you shouald at least try and make it if you pick it though.

[stickbender]

     Twisted limbs, for what you would have to pay for shipping, you could have made locally......

                                                                       Wayne