Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: AncientArcher76 on July 26, 2010, 12:52:34 am
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Well got off of work at 10pm was a bit tired but wanted to see how well that Esopus flakes. I used a 5 inch turtleback chunk and was amazed that it worked so well. I cant wait to knapp it out in the sun so I can se things better. I want to make a knife or 2 since knifes are popular this week...I did spall one of the big chunks and took off some massive thin flakes. some being 8 inches by 5 inches...hey thats massive for the size of the rocks I collected. I gotta get back to the river soon it was all merky from a recent storm. Thanks for looking!
Russ
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Archer, That sure looks purty to me. Nice point!
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Nice one Russ! That looks authentic. Them do sound like some masssive spalls, wish I could get some that size outa some perd..
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It wasnt my best point but Im impressed on how I was able to flatten out a bad turtleback and produce something. Mike Santiago showed me that technique...
Russ
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Russ looks as if you an your new material are hitting it off, I like how the esopus looks, real authentic looking, nice job. Later bob
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I have some set aside for u Bob!!!! :-*
Russ ;D
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That is sweet. What kinda rock is that?
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Esopus Eddie. I forget there was a long strung out war with a local tribe called the Esopus indians... local stuff is always cool. I have found points made from this stuff when I was younger. It does flake real well but Im not sure where it rates on the scale for hardness. Again NY stuff isnt known for its easyness... Eddie would u like a piece or 2 PM me???
Russell
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great work russ