Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 15, 2014 9:41:21 GMT -5
My newer collection of modern arrowheads,spear points and ect....Obsidian,jasper's,coral and agate,plus Ohio flint.. Made by a few of my rockhounding buddies......... As of now,I have a knife being made for me from James "coral" and maybe obsidian,plus a few more points..Probably should have them by fall....
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Post by gingerkid on Sept 15, 2014 20:14:14 GMT -5
Very nice collection, Fossilman! What is the spear handle made of? As of now,I have a knife being made for me from James "coral" and maybe obsidian,plus a few more points..Probably should have them by fall....
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deserthound
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Post by deserthound on Sept 15, 2014 20:38:10 GMT -5
wonderful collection
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Post by glennz01 on Sept 15, 2014 20:49:37 GMT -5
Do you buy the stuff... i know a guy that knapps stuff... i think his stuff sells for $8-10 each if i recall correct
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 15, 2014 20:54:04 GMT -5
Very nice collection, Fossilman! What is the spear handle made of? As of now,I have a knife being made for me from James "coral" and maybe obsidian,plus a few more points..Probably should have them by fall.... Its made from a wood they have in Ohio......Can't remember the name of it..
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 15, 2014 20:55:30 GMT -5
Do you buy the stuff... i know a guy that knapps stuff... i think his stuff sells for $8-10 each if i recall correct I usually trade material to have some knapping done...if I buy,it has to be top notch work....
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Post by glennz01 on Sept 15, 2014 23:58:17 GMT -5
Do you buy the stuff... i know a guy that knapps stuff... i think his stuff sells for $8-10 each if i recall correct I usually trade material to have some knapping done...if I buy,it has to be top notch work.... Usually is from this guy, i don't have any of his work but its great quality that he does. He has made them for a long time.. makes all sorts of stuff. I want to try to learn some day
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 16, 2014 8:23:02 GMT -5
Well his prices are pretty fair than........Would be nice to see his work...Thumbs up
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Post by glennz01 on Sept 16, 2014 12:09:41 GMT -5
Yeah, i'll see if i can get a photo next time i go see him. Not sure how long that will be as we are usually both busy.
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Post by snowmom on Sept 17, 2014 14:21:29 GMT -5
would the wood on the spear be osage orange? (otherwise known as bow wood?) very neat pieces... do you use them? I had a friend who was into atlatl throwing. Never saw what sort of point was supposed to be used on them.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 17, 2014 16:58:08 GMT -5
would the wood on the spear be osage orange? (otherwise known as bow wood?) very neat pieces... do you use them? I had a friend who was into atlatl throwing. Never saw what sort of point was supposed to be used on them. Yes D,that is osage orange............Do I use them-no only for my collection..
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