Author Topic: latest knapped point (Read 451 times)

razorsharptokill · « **on:** November 09, 2008, 07:55:00 PM »

Wanted to share this. It's my 1st point that I really like. Been trying to learn how to knap for a while and I think I'm finally getting the hang of it.

It was 1/4" plate glass. I think the notches need to be a little deeper but I'm afraid I might break it.

bowhunterfrompast · « **Reply #1 on:** November 09, 2008, 07:58:00 PM »

Nice

bbassi · « **Reply #2 on:** November 09, 2008, 08:04:00 PM »

Very Nice!

Billy · « **Reply #3 on:** November 09, 2008, 08:17:00 PM »

Sweet !!
What tools are you using to make your points?

Chris Surtees · « **Reply #4 on:** November 09, 2008, 09:10:00 PM »

Pat B · « **Reply #5 on:** November 09, 2008, 09:25:00 PM »

Very nice point. Plate glass is excellent for learning to pressure flake. It is cheap(free) and readily available in the dumpster behind the glass company. Pat

ishiwannabe · « **Reply #6 on:** November 09, 2008, 10:12:00 PM »

That looks sweet! Great job with the flaking bro.

The Vanilla Gorilla · « **Reply #7 on:** November 09, 2008, 10:35:00 PM »

Looks great! You going to hunt with it this year?

(Remember to make it single bevel or else it won't kill anything! Haha!)

dsa1817 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 09, 2008, 10:47:00 PM »

Nice. Just out of curiosity, what does it weigh?

Swamp Pygmy · « **Reply #9 on:** November 10, 2008, 12:42:00 AM »

"...I think I'm finally getting the hang of it."

Gee you think? lol. jk. really nice point. I found a broken piece of plate glass pre shaped perfectly for a point. I'm going to give it a shot. Wish me luck.

razorsharptokill · « **Reply #10 on:** November 10, 2008, 08:34:00 AM »

I used an ishi stick and a small pressure flaker. Both are made of delrin with a copper nail in the end. I'm not sure if glass is strong enough for deer sized animals. Pretty brittle. Once I learned how drive my flakes half way across the piece it became easier. Thanks for the compliments guys.

Pat B · « **Reply #11 on:** November 10, 2008, 09:06:00 AM »

Glass is strong enough for hunting points for deer. Obsidian is volcanic glass and is quite brittle but makes good points. The good thing about lithic points is if you break one in a deer the broken edge is sharper than the original point. Pat

razorsharptokill · « **Reply #12 on:** November 10, 2008, 09:10:00 AM »

Good point.

razorsharptokill · « **Reply #13 on:** November 10, 2008, 09:12:00 AM »

Haven't weighed it yet. I think its a little big for an arrow. I'll try to scale the next one down.

centaur · « **Reply #14 on:** November 10, 2008, 09:15:00 AM »

That's really good looking. I need to learn how to do that. Nice job!

wisconsin wood butcher · « **Reply #15 on:** November 10, 2008, 11:14:00 AM »

nice work!! knapping is on my to learn list

Izzy · « **Reply #16 on:** November 10, 2008, 11:33:00 AM »

Very, very nice.

Linc · « **Reply #17 on:** November 10, 2008, 06:33:00 PM »

Very nice glass point.Your notches look fine to me. Maybe worry about getting them deeper on future points but in the meantime give yourself a pat on the back for making such a fine point.

I find it very difficult to knap clear glass.Mostly because of seeing the flaking scars on the opposite side.

razorsharptokill · « **Reply #18 on:** November 10, 2008, 08:44:00 PM »

Yeah colored glass is easier. I use the grinding stone to highlight my ridges and platforms.

Al Kidner · « **Reply #19 on:** November 11, 2008, 01:53:00 AM »

That is cool mate, well done. I'll have 50 please!

AK.


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