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  1. 10-15-2013, 10:22 AM #1
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    Hello people, I want to make a stone knife. I have never tried before. I read the how to, but still have a bunch of questions. What kind of stones work the best or what ones should be avoided? I live in WI so that will determine what my materials will be. Otherwise I could order a "blank" somewhere if someone knows where to get something like that. I'm open to any advice, pointers, or comments. Thank you.
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    Do you know how to knap flint? If not, I suggest that you either get someone to teach you before you even get to the making of the knife or read and teach yourself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GI Jeaux View Post
    Do you know how to knap flint? If not, I suggest that you either get someone to teach you before you even get to the making of the knife.

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    Good advice, ...and you need a pretty good sized piece if chert/flint/quartz for making a blade.

    There is a type of rock from Hixton, WI that is famous for workability, called Hixton sugar quartz....and has been found all over the country.....traded by the Native Americans.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jessthebuilder View Post
    Hello people, I want to make a stone knife. I have never tried before. I read the how to, but still have a bunch of questions. What kind of stones work the best or what ones should be avoided? I live in WI so that will determine what my materials will be. Otherwise I could order a "blank" somewhere if someone knows where to get something like that. I'm open to any advice, pointers, or comments. Thank you.
    I would post a link but, I guess that I am too new and it won't let me. So, google Sparrowcreek.biz.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GI Jeaux View Post
    I would post a link but, I guess that I am too new and it won't let me. So, google Sparrowcreek.biz.
    That's a heck of a site, thanks for posting.
    Few more posts and you can post links......I think it's like 10.

    Here are a couple of pic's of one I picked up at a Rendezvous........Guy made and sold them for gas money to get there and back.
    Most likely the most expensive knife I own......Funny what one spend their money on.....LOL


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    Before you try a knife, learn how to do small points, then bigger arrow heads, bigger spear points and then on to the knife.

    A customer of mine made these - just to give you an idea of what is possible with practice.

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    Holy crap Crash those are awesome. I'll take your advise as well. Gotta start somewhere right?
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    Here are some that have I made. Obsidian, flint, window glass, jar bottoms and even some fiber optics glass.

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    Very cool, nice work.......Thanks for giving us a look.
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    GI - Once you have 10 posts you should be able to post links. It's an anti-spam feature we have on the forum.

    Jess - You can also work with the bottoms of broken bottles and porcelain from toilets. I'm no knapper (although I am a napper) but that's what everyone says anyway and that's all I know about that.
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    Hunter, if you were talking to me, thank you.

    Rick, I figured that I needed more posts, I just didn't know how many.
    One of the points I posted above is the bottom of a broken whiskey bottle. (the brown one) I also use broken TV picture tubes for material. In fact, I was just working on a monster point made from picture tube.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GI Jeaux View Post
    Hunter, if you were talking to me, thank you.

    Rick, I figured that I needed more posts, I just didn't know how many.
    One of the points I posted above is the bottom of a broken whiskey bottle. (the brown one) I also use broken TV picture tubes for material. In fact, I was just working on a monster point made from picture tube.

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    Sorry Al, I was busy looking at your pic and didn't even see the jar bottom reference. Nice points!
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    so the definition of a criminal is someone who breaks the law and you want me to believe that somehow more laws make less criminals?
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    you could make a hoko knife which is a appropriate stone flake in a handle.

    http://www.primitiveways.com/pt-hoko.html
    so the definition of a criminal is someone who breaks the law and you want me to believe that somehow more laws make less criminals?
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    Here is a pic of the one I am working on. It is TV picture tube glass.
    Also, a picture of an Obsidian Knife that I bought from Sparrowcreek for a study piece.

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    Hey guys, I took your advice. I ordered a tool kit and 20lbs of material. It should be here tomorrow. I'm so excited!! I got an assortment of tools. Boppers, antlers, pressure flakers and a leg and hand pad. I got some flint and obsidian chunks. So I'll keep you posted on my progress. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction fellas.
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    Glad to hear it, looking forward to seeing how you do.
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    My first arrowhead! I've tried a couple of different materials and some different tools. Ive broken several. All part of the game right? It's been a lot of fun to see a "chunk" turn into something else. Thanks again guys for pointing me in the right direction.

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