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clinton miller
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my latest point

#1 Post by clinton miller » Fri Jan 15, 2010 1:10 pm

i finished this one yesterday. it's novaculite, weighs 117grs.
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#2 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Fri Jan 15, 2010 2:05 pm

Looks good mate; you seem to be getting the hang of knapping now!

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#3 Post by clinton miller » Fri Jan 15, 2010 2:48 pm

yeah i'm getting there. this is the 1st long skinny point i've been able to make. i badly want to make a knife but i don't have any rock big enough yet.
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#4 Post by pdccr » Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:03 pm

Looking good, gave it a go but i must have had the wrong stuff, just crumbled :lol:
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#5 Post by Bill » Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:48 pm

Nice I do like, another job well done, soon you'll be trading them :lol: ..........Bill
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#6 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Fri Jan 15, 2010 5:11 pm

A knife would be a real challenge!!! I have one that was given to me by a mate and it sure is something special.

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