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Offline RyanY

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Obsidian Point
« on: June 02, 2013, 12:51:04 pm »
Just a narrow obsidian point from a flake. I was so focused on small stuff on this one that I didn't even think about trying to remove the curvature of it. Overall the cross section and thickness is more even than the last. But it makes me wonder how a slightly curved point would affect arrow flight and penetration. All new stuff to me. Anyways thanks for looking!

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Offline Sparrow

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Re: Obsidian Point
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2013, 01:53:01 pm »
I have seen many pre-historic points along the columbia and snake rivers here in Washington and Oregon,that had much more curvature than yours,many had been resharpened and obviously used a great deal.  ' Frank
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Offline RyanY

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Re: Obsidian Point
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2013, 10:18:14 pm »
Thats sweet. Here's another. Tried notching for the first time but couldn't get it as narrow as i wanted and settled for the larger grooves.  :-\

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Offline Outbackbob48

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Re: Obsidian Point
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2013, 10:35:50 pm »
Ryan, what tool you using to try an get your narrow entry notchs? Make sure your basal area is thin, then try a horse shoe nail ;D Bob
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Offline HickoryBill

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Re: Obsidian Point
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2013, 10:44:06 pm »
Looking good buddy.
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Offline Parnell

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Re: Obsidian Point
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2013, 09:25:26 am »
Dude, if those are some of your first points I'd say you are ahead of the curve!
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Offline TRACY

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Re: Obsidian Point
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2013, 10:00:03 am »
Very fine points! I use a broken deer ulna bone ground down thin to notch glass or obsidian. You'll have to experiment to find what works best for you. Great beginnings, keep it up!


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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: Obsidian Point
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2013, 10:26:28 am »
Nice points
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Offline RyanY

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Re: Obsidian Point
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2013, 08:37:16 pm »
Thanks guys! I was using the tip of a needle file but I think it was just crushing the platform and the tail end was too thick.
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Re: Obsidian Point
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2013, 09:36:27 am »
You're doin good work, Ryan. I have much more success when I get my bases thinner. If they are thick, then you tend to overpush and sometimes break ears off. I remember when I first started knapping I would lay in bed at night working out flake problems. Everything seemed to revolve around the knappin pit. Good luck to you and your addiction!
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