Almost Corner Notched

[gstoneberg]

I  had a real run of bad knapping last week.  Finally got a point where I could notch it and didn't really want to break it corner notching.  So, I tried inboard of the corners and it seemed to work.  Have no idea if this is a valid way to notch a point.  Kind-a like the way it looks, though those ears look pretty fragile.




Sure nice to actually finish one.   Had a bad step in the middle on one side I tried to get out from both sides with no luck.  Finally knocked a very long flake off the base that I was really lucky didn't take off the tip.  Can see it on the second picture.  I had planned to deer hunt this weekend but it fell through.  Hope to knock out another point or two tomorrow.

George

[half eye]

Nice lookin point G,  looks like a killer to me.
rich

[TRACY]

Nice point George. Looks like it will work fine, nothing wrong with notching there either.

Tracy

[Bone pile]

Alot of points were notched on the base ,Calf creek etc. Nice point
Bone pile

[gstoneberg]

Thanks guys.  The notches were supposed to be more angled, but I don't seem to have much control when I'm notching it seems.   I'm glad it looks like a point.

George

[Tower]

If it helps any, I slightly angle my pressure into the stem. It helps me angle the notches & puts less pressure on the tang(barb) . 

[bowtarist]

Thumbs up George!  Looks good.

[criveraville]

Good looking point there J.

Cipriano

[gstoneberg]

Thanks guys.  OK Tower, I'll try to do that next time.  I haven't been knapping as much lately, for some reason have felt the itch to start another bow.  I also need to get a turkey roaster, knock out some more spalls and cook some rock.  I've about exhausted my supply.

George