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Title: Knapped knife
Post by: Keefer on June 24, 2024, 04:32:41 AM
  A few weeks ago I was sent a box of obsidian ,plate glass and a beginners kit with some very useful knapping tools from a really nice gentleman .
   I’ve never had any lessons but always wanted to try my hand at knapping since I was a teenager.
  Well in 2-1/2 weeks I’ve been practicing so much with plate glass and obsidian .
  I’ve made some antler tools with copper rod inserted from a friends buck antler who passed a way last year .
  So here is what I’ve made as far as knives so far .
 The butt cap is from some scrap wood that came from a local guitar shop and I did use artificial sinew around the front of handle and made up some pine rosin with a little pure bees wax too. Soften it a bit so I could shape it before it hardened .
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Title: Re: Knapped knife
Post by: Keefer on June 24, 2024, 04:34:43 AM
Here’s my stash of points I’ve made in the last two weeks.
  Now I just need more material lol… [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Knapped knife
Post by: Sam Harper on August 06, 2024, 09:48:21 PM
That is so cool! I wish I could do that. Nice job!
Title: Re: Knapped knife
Post by: huntingcop on November 09, 2024, 07:29:04 PM
That obsidian knife is really cool!
Title: Re: Knapped knife
Post by: Sam Harper on November 09, 2024, 07:48:24 PM
That is super cool! It looks like you picked it up pretty quickly.
Title: Re: Knapped knife
Post by: Keefer on November 11, 2024, 02:38:29 PM
  Thanks guys it’s a learning process no doubt and it’s very addictive to be honest .
   Here’s some I did that need to be finished when I get time .
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Title: Re: Knapped knife
Post by: Muskyman on December 04, 2024, 04:58:56 PM
That’s really good Keefer. I’ve given knapping a go and I actually thought I’d be good at it. Turned out it was a bit harder than I thought it would be. I’m a stone mason and thought that would give me a leg up (not) I have made some decent points and a few knife blades but mostly I made gravel. Obsidian was easier for me than flint or chert was. I’ve been getting ready to start again now that it’s getting cold again. Keep up the good work, looking really good so far.
Title: Re: Knapped knife
Post by: Sam Harper on December 04, 2024, 05:01:59 PM
Quote from: Muskyman on December 04, 2024, 04:58:56 PM
Turned out it was a bit harder than I thought it would be.

That was my experience, too. I tried it with glass. Lots of glass.
Title: Re: Knapped knife
Post by: Muskyman on December 05, 2024, 10:49:40 AM
I noticed your from Austin, Sam. You should have access to Georgetown flint living there. At least from what I’ve read. My daughter lives there and I’ve tried to get her to go look for me around Georgetown TX. She’s looked around places she walks but hasn’t stumbled across anything yet, just a few small pieces.
I haven’t tried glass but, I have been encouraged to do so. I’m going to start again soon with the gtown and obsidian I have left. I like knapping but it’s been a little frustrating.
Keefer seems to be killing it though.
Title: Re: Knapped knife
Post by: Sam Harper on December 05, 2024, 11:14:17 AM
Thanks for the tip. I didn't know about the flint in Georgetown.
Title: Re: Knapped knife
Post by: Muskyman on December 05, 2024, 06:53:34 PM
Welcome. It’s actually named for the Georgetown plateau which ends around Georgetown TX. That’s not far from Austin 20-30 minutes. Do a little hunting online and I’m sure you’ll find lots of info. I’ve been on websites where guys go out and find hundreds of pounds of it in a few days. Also might find some tips on where to look for it..  good luck if you go hunting for it.
Title: Re: Knapped knife
Post by: Keefer on January 16, 2025, 06:33:06 PM
  Heres a few of the points I’ve made recently as I practice.
 It’s a learning experience for sure and one day I hope to be able to sit in with someone who’s done it for years but there’s no “Knap Ins “ around my neck of woods.
 So for now I have a mentor that texts me and helps me over the phone.
  It is therapeutical to me when time allows.
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Title: Re: Knapped knife
Post by: Keefer on January 24, 2025, 04:27:45 AM
Here’s a few more I’ve been working on this week. [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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Title: Re: Knapped knife
Post by: Keefer on January 24, 2025, 04:29:23 AM
The one in my last picture on the left hasn’t been finished yet I just started on it last night . :archer:
Title: Re: Knapped knife
Post by: Keefer on January 28, 2025, 04:36:02 AM
Finished the one I mentioned in previous picture and while sharpening the edge on the black obsidian I snapped the blade but was able to install another blade I knapped a few months back. I had to work the slot some where I install the blade and re haft the blade to secure it . [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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