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Offline gstoneberg

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Blade or Point?
« on: February 04, 2012, 09:08:52 pm »
I made my largest point this afternoon knapping with Gus.  It's either going to be a large point or a small blade for a knife.  Not sure which to do.  What do you think?





And, if I do a point, what notches?  Gus is good luck... ;D  I'm really surprised I made it through that concrete.

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Offline Tower

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Re: Blade or Point?
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2012, 10:31:43 pm »
Ooooh,man great edges & sharp point. I don't think it will matter what you do. It will look good. Well done!
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Re: Blade or Point?
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2012, 11:03:12 pm »
Very nicely done, George. Now would be a good time to practice Punch Notching ;D. Awww just kidding. ;)
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Offline gstoneberg

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Re: Blade or Point?
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2012, 11:18:49 pm »
Thanks.  I weighed it and, even though it's quite thin, at 220 grains  it is too heavy to be a point.  Looks like a blade now to me.

I made a point before this one out of another raw small spall.  I knocked the tip off it so it is shorter than I hoped.  Had a couple steps, but looks OK in the light.  I see my symmetry isn't the best on it.



Eddie, I still haven't mastered regular notches...  I really appreciate all the help and support guys. :)

George
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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: Blade or Point?
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2012, 12:03:42 am »
Looks like either will do a good job for you. Looking good sir.
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Offline Will H

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Re: Blade or Point?
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2012, 12:07:57 am »
I think either would be fine but If it were me Id say a corner tang knife  ;)
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Offline gstoneberg

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Re: Blade or Point?
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2012, 12:21:00 am »
Oooh Will, I like that!  Thanks.  Now I have to find some examples... ;D

George
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Offline Jimbob

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Re: Blade or Point?
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2012, 12:50:05 am »
Looks good George, like Tower said, either way you go with it would be cool.
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Re: Blade or Point?
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2012, 03:03:25 am »
Spear point
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Re: Blade or Point?
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2012, 11:15:04 am »
Just a big ole point to admire whilst you move on to the next  :).
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Re: Blade or Point?
« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2012, 01:09:51 pm »
Nice work,If it is questionable I will always error on the blade side. ;) As most know I love knives. ;) ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Blade or Point?
« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2012, 04:58:43 pm »
Go with a blade, George. That thing would look good on the end of one a them little Texas  deer horns!   >:D  ::)  ;)
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