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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: gstoneberg on January 13, 2012, 09:15:56 pm

Title: Almost Corner Notched
Post by: gstoneberg on January 13, 2012, 09:15:56 pm

I  had a real run of bad knapping last week.  Finally got a point where I could notch it and didn't really want to break it corner notching.  So, I tried inboard of the corners and it seemed to work.  Have no idea if this is a valid way to notch a point.  Kind-a like the way it looks, though those ears look pretty fragile.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6676634917_75ea0a4b9c_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6676634051_5e0945c10f_z.jpg)

Sure nice to actually finish one.   Had a bad step in the middle on one side I tried to get out from both sides with no luck.  Finally knocked a very long flake off the base that I was really lucky didn't take off the tip.  Can see it on the second picture.  I had planned to deer hunt this weekend but it fell through.  Hope to knock out another point or two tomorrow.

George

Title: Re: Almost Corner Notched
Post by: half eye on January 13, 2012, 10:01:50 pm

Nice lookin point G,  looks like a killer to me.
rich

Title: Re: Almost Corner Notched
Post by: TRACY on January 14, 2012, 10:34:15 am

Nice point George. Looks like it will work fine, nothing wrong with notching there either.

Tracy

Title: Re: Almost Corner Notched
Post by: Bone pile on January 14, 2012, 11:09:13 am

Alot of points were notched on the base ,Calf creek etc. Nice point
Bone pile

Title: Re: Almost Corner Notched
Post by: gstoneberg on January 14, 2012, 04:26:37 pm

Thanks guys.  The notches were supposed to be more angled, but I don't seem to have much control when I'm notching it seems. 8)  I'm glad it looks like a point. ;D

George

Title: Re: Almost Corner Notched
Post by: Tower on January 18, 2012, 10:01:44 pm

If it helps any, I slightly angle my pressure into the stem. It helps me angle the notches & puts less pressure on the tang(barb) . 

Title: Re: Almost Corner Notched
Post by: bowtarist on January 19, 2012, 12:15:02 am

Thumbs up George!  Looks good.

Title: Re: Almost Corner Notched
Post by: criveraville on January 19, 2012, 12:36:10 am

Good looking point there J.

Cipriano

Title: Re: Almost Corner Notched
Post by: gstoneberg on January 19, 2012, 01:05:43 am

Thanks guys.  OK Tower, I'll try to do that next time.  I haven't been knapping as much lately, for some reason have felt the itch to start another bow.  I also need to get a turkey roaster, knock out some more spalls and cook some rock.  I've about exhausted my supply.

George