Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Will H on March 14, 2013, 06:42:42 pm

Title: Big Andice Blade
Post by: Will H on March 14, 2013, 06:42:42 pm

This is definatley the biggest andice I've ever done. It's 6 1/4" long and 2 1/4" wide with notches a little over an inch deep. I just couldn't help myself when I was looking over this nice big piece of Georgetown contemplating what to make of it. I thought...dovetail, no...knife, naa....ANDICE! Yeah! That'll look awesome! Ha! I need help  ::) I always want to run basal notches. I'm addicted.... So here's a couple pis. Enjoy :)
(http://emob1320.photobucket.com/albums/u523/harrisonbows/photo_zps5476f1a5.jpg)
(http://emob1320.photobucket.com/albums/u523/harrisonbows/photo_zps1cc07890.jpg)
(http://emob1320.photobucket.com/albums/u523/harrisonbows/photo_zpse7530706.jpg)

Title: Re: Big Andice Blade
Post by: Frawg on March 14, 2013, 07:04:23 pm

That is a very nice looking point. You and those notches, Wow
Matt

Title: Re: Big Andice Blade
Post by: Will H on March 14, 2013, 07:17:35 pm

Thanks Matt! Glad you survived the Mayan apocalypse! Lol!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Big Andice Blade
Post by: Frawg on March 14, 2013, 07:32:44 pm

Lol, Me too. Must be the power of primitive archery that has allowed us to survive the end of the world so many times in the past few years. Would it be to much trouble for me to as you to post pics of your knapping tools Will?
Matt

Title: Re: Big Andice Blade
Post by: Will H on March 14, 2013, 08:28:29 pm

Sure thing man. I use copper mostly. I started out abo but realized I have an intrest in modern lithic art and not so much in authentic replicas. I use the antler shown to hit my punches, which I made from 1/8" 7018 welding rods dipped in rubber tool dip. I flatten the buisness end. The brass nail notchers are for starting the notch and cleaning up after a punch then I use a diamond file to abrade within the notch.
(http://emob1320.photobucket.com/albums/u523/harrisonbows/photo_zpsb63e0798.jpg)

 

Title: Re: Big Andice Blade
Post by: bowtarist on March 14, 2013, 11:28:02 pm

Wheooow!  That is a biggun!  I'd like to see a close up of those 7018s. Are they all different on the business end?  Will, that's a dandy.  dpg

Title: Re: Big Andice Blade
Post by: Will H on March 15, 2013, 12:07:00 am

Thanks Derik, there the same ones I used last year at the classic I just rubberize the part I hold these days. Seems to help a little. Ill try to get a pic of em up tomorrow ;)

Title: Re: Big Andice Blade
Post by: TRACY on March 15, 2013, 07:35:04 am

I saw it in the other point post, but had no idea that is was that big! That is a beautifully notched chunk of flint !

Tracy

Title: Re: Big Andice Blade
Post by: Hunts with stone on March 15, 2013, 07:49:53 am

Killer!!!

Title: Re: Big Andice Blade
Post by: blackhawk on March 15, 2013, 07:59:33 am

Ur a madman  >:D. ...I know cus it takes one to know one when ya see one  ;)....it looks like that would smoke an oliphant....

Title: Re: Big Andice Blade
Post by: AncientArcher76 on March 15, 2013, 10:35:31 am

Will I understand what u mean about being addicted to notches and making a certain point. It feels good when you are able to complete things that took awhile to get there or others aren't able to do.  Great work..maybe I will have to make one to see what the hype is all about...

Russ