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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: gstoneberg on February 04, 2012, 09:08:52 pm

Title: Blade or Point?
Post by: gstoneberg on February 04, 2012, 09:08:52 pm

I made my largest point this afternoon knapping with Gus.  It's either going to be a large point or a small blade for a knife.  Not sure which to do.  What do you think?

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6819629907_6c58fc7559_z.jpg)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6819629339_7532f61366_z.jpg)

And, if I do a point, what notches?  Gus is good luck... ;D  I'm really surprised I made it through that concrete.

George

Title: Re: Blade or Point?
Post by: Tower on February 04, 2012, 10:31:43 pm

Ooooh,man great edges & sharp point. I don't think it will matter what you do. It will look good. Well done!

Title: Re: Blade or Point?
Post by: mullet on February 04, 2012, 11:03:12 pm

Very nicely done, George. Now would be a good time to practice Punch Notching ;D. Awww just kidding. ;)

Title: Re: Blade or Point?
Post by: gstoneberg on February 04, 2012, 11:18:49 pm

Thanks.  I weighed it and, even though it's quite thin, at 220 grains  it is too heavy to be a point.  Looks like a blade now to me.

I made a point before this one out of another raw small spall.  I knocked the tip off it so it is shorter than I hoped.  Had a couple steps, but looks OK in the light.  I see my symmetry isn't the best on it.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6820160101_6f6f4f91e9_z.jpg)

Eddie, I still haven't mastered regular notches...  I really appreciate all the help and support guys. :)

George

Title: Re: Blade or Point?
Post by: Bevan R. on February 05, 2012, 12:03:42 am

Looks like either will do a good job for you. Looking good sir.

Title: Re: Blade or Point?
Post by: Will H on February 05, 2012, 12:07:57 am

I think either would be fine but If it were me Id say a corner tang knife  ;)
Will

Title: Re: Blade or Point?
Post by: gstoneberg on February 05, 2012, 12:21:00 am

Oooh Will, I like that!  Thanks.  Now I have to find some examples... ;D

George

Title: Re: Blade or Point?
Post by: Jimbob on February 05, 2012, 12:50:05 am

Looks good George, like Tower said, either way you go with it would be cool.

Title: Re: Blade or Point?
Post by: iowabow on February 05, 2012, 03:03:25 am

Spear point

Title: Re: Blade or Point?
Post by: cowboy on February 06, 2012, 11:15:04 am

Just a big ole point to admire whilst you move on to the next  :).

Title: Re: Blade or Point?
Post by: Pappy on February 06, 2012, 01:09:51 pm

Nice work,If it is questionable I will always error on the blade side. ;) As most know I love knives. ;) ;D ;D ;D
   Pappy

Title: Re: Blade or Point?
Post by: Stringman on February 06, 2012, 04:58:43 pm

Go with a blade, George. That thing would look good on the end of one a them little Texas  deer horns!   >:D  ::)  ;)