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Offline PAHunter

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First TX flint point
« on: March 22, 2015, 08:14:52 pm »
I've finally made some huntworthy bows and arrows.  I decided this is the year I finally learn to knapp.  After a few failed attempts this is the first arrow head I managed to keep in one piece.  I'm using the nice looking one (that I obviously didn't create) next to it as an example of what I'm striving for.  I'm happy to have one hold in one piece.  I feel like I could have basically done everything a bit better but it's progress.  Feedback is welcome.  thanks!
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Offline Outbackbob48

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Re: First TX flint point
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2015, 08:24:37 pm »
Rob, looks pretty good, also looks like some Kinley rock. I been trying all day to get a couple of nice fluted Clovis. Later Bob
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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: First TX flint point
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2015, 09:49:47 pm »
Looks good.
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Offline caveman2533

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Re: First TX flint point
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2015, 07:00:40 am »
Looks like Keokuk to me which is from OK.  Nice looking point will make a good arrow.
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Offline Outbackbob48

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Re: First TX flint point
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2015, 09:00:59 am »
Steve, after a second look this morning It sure does look like keokuk, has that orange healed fracture. Rob either way still a nice start just keep hitting'em,  Bob
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Re: First TX flint point
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2015, 09:55:09 am »
I'll third that keokuk, it may have washed down to tx  :). Either way, heck of a first! That point'll hunt.
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Offline Sasquatch

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Re: First TX flint point
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2015, 11:19:44 am »
Keokuk, but either way, are you sure you want to start learning to knapp.  It's a never ending ride.  >:D but it looks like you have a good start going.   Keep it up.
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Offline PAHunter

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Re: First TX flint point
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2015, 01:47:29 pm »
The website I bought it from said TX flint but I have no idea.  I just need rock to break for now.  Thought the chert is just frustrating, for now at least.  I can see how a lot of time can be invested in this.  Sometimes I think I've been knapping for 30 minutes but it's actually 2 hours later.  :)  It is incredibly interesting thus far.  At one level it just smacking rocks and such together but there is so much depth and beauty in it as well.  Well not in what I'm doing yet...  :P  ;D  I'm jumping in with both feet.  A box of obsidian is OTW! 

what is the difference between TX flint and Keokuk?
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Offline le0n

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Re: First TX flint point
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2015, 02:19:22 pm »
^^ that looks great. keep at it.

Quote from: PAHunter on March 23, 2015, 01:47:29 pm
A box of obsidian and bandaids is OTW! 

^^ fixed :)
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Offline Patches

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Re: First TX flint point
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2015, 02:22:37 pm »
Rob,  First off I am new to knapping too, and yep, it is definitely addicting.  I spent 6 hours working on two points Saturday afternoon and never realized it. 

As for the difference in Texas chert and Keokuk, I was told last fall that Texas chert is better for hunting points because it holds a sharper edge than Keokuk.  I showed a guy the Keokuk points I had made for hunting, he kinda grunted, and said that I should put them in a case cause those will never be sharp enough to hunt with, and that I should get me some Texas chert.  I did, and I must admit that the Texas chert does seem to have a sharper edge. But that is just a new knapper's opinion based on what I was told by an old knapper. 

Best of luck with you points! 

Neal   
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