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Offline bronco611

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my 1st hunting point made from obsidian
« on: April 23, 2016, 09:00:12 pm »
I know that a lot of others have seen the post by Tracker0721 about sending obsidian flakes to a few of us lucky beginners who have mostly been working bottle bottoms. I received my box of flakes and broke the first two I tried,  so I had to rethink the process because this stuff is so easy to work, but even easier to break. Today I finished my 1st point, it is 2.5 long, 1 inch wide and 1/8 thick. I really like this obsidian stuff and it looks good when you get finished.  I know I have a few high spots but I was afraid that I would break the point if I tried to make it perfect.  Thank you Tracker0721 for sending me the flakes, I will post more when I find time to make them.
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Offline Redhand

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Re: my 1st hunting point made from obsidian
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2016, 09:13:00 pm »
Nice point. Congrats
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Offline Zuma

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Re: my 1st hunting point made from obsidian
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2016, 09:51:35 pm »
That's a dandy :)
Humm so Tracker got you addicted to his free stuff.
Wonder what it's gonna cost you for your next fix. LOL
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Offline Chippintuff

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Re: my 1st hunting point made from obsidian
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2016, 11:10:48 pm »
That is a fine one. Keep chipping and showing off your work.

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Offline flungonin

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Re: my 1st hunting point made from obsidian
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2016, 01:03:49 am »
That is totally awesome, and so thin.

Offline le0n

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Re: my 1st hunting point made from obsidian
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2016, 02:35:35 am »
That is a fantastic point. Especially for it to be one of your early accomplishments.

Keep up the good work 8)

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Re: my 1st hunting point made from obsidian
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2016, 05:44:35 am »
Looking good!
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Offline Tracker0721

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Re: my 1st hunting point made from obsidian
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2016, 11:31:43 am »
That's awesome! Great job on that! A little softer with the hits when you get to that stage really helps huh? Next up is talking to Stringman about how to sharpen one! He knows what scary sharp really is.

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Re: my 1st hunting point made from obsidian
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2016, 04:57:41 pm »
Excellent hunting point.
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Re: my 1st hunting point made from obsidian
« Reply #9 on: April 24, 2016, 06:38:14 pm »
Haft it up and let it fly,
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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: my 1st hunting point made from obsidian
« Reply #10 on: April 24, 2016, 09:25:48 pm »
Looks like it should draw blood.

Offline Sasquatch

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Re: my 1st hunting point made from obsidian
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2016, 11:33:56 am »
Thats a beautiful point for sure. You are doing great.