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Offline jeffp51

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first knife
« on: September 15, 2018, 04:29:56 pm »
My brother brought me some more BIG pieces of obsidian from California.  I took a spall off of one of them and started working.  normally, my attempts at knives either end up as very small arrow heads, or just as a bunch of rubble on the tarp. This time, my thinning flakes did better than normal, and I avoided snapping it.  It isn't perfect, but better than most of what I have done lately.  I like the way the color changes with the change in light.
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Offline penderbender

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Re: first knife
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2018, 06:24:25 pm »
That's a killer knife Jeff!  And i am jealous of that huge chunk of obsidian. Can't wait to see what else you make. Cheers- Brendan
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: first knife
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2018, 07:27:06 pm »
Very nice Jeff. Looks like you still  have a little left over for a point or two.
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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: first knife
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2018, 08:21:00 pm »
Looks good to me.
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Offline Ryan Jacob

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Re: first knife
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2018, 09:48:26 pm »
In the second pic you can see a bit of rainbow near the edge (towards the middle-rightish area)
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Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: first knife
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2018, 10:49:32 pm »
Jeff,
Good work!  Looks like you hit the right spots on this one!   Nice hiltinting, too! :KN!
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Offline JEB

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Re: first knife
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2018, 04:13:46 am »
That a great looking knife. You did a very nice job on it.  I agree, looks like you have a nice chunk of rainbow obsidian.
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Offline JW_Halverson

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« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2018, 11:57:58 am »
I can honestly say I would not want to be on the receiving end of that knife! 
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Offline mullet

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Re: first knife
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2018, 01:24:05 pm »
Good looking knife Jeff. The handle and hafting look great.
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Offline jeffp51

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Re: first knife
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2018, 11:41:34 pm »
Thanks all.

Eddie the knife is hafted with pitch glue and obviously sinew wraps.  I got the wood as an extra in a trade, but I can't remember now who sent it or what exactly the wood is.  If it looks familiar to anyone, let me know so I can give credit.
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Offline ohma2

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Re: first knife
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2018, 12:58:18 pm »
That's a piece to be proud of for sure
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Offline selfbow joe

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Re: first knife
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2018, 08:08:59 am »
Looks good
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Offline RickB

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« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2018, 03:36:03 pm »
Jeff, nice knife and a good hafting job too. Rick B
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