Late Summer/Fall Work

Here is some of my recent work all the way from vacation, at the Flint Ridge knap-in, and after the knap-in. Most are all abo but I did use a metal pressure flaker for the notches on the obsidian corner notch.

Here is an Adena point out of super nice hornstone. This is one of the two points that I made at the Flint Ridge knap-in.

Although I have posted this hornstone Snyders point already, I re-worked the tip to improve the symmetry.

This corner notch point is made from pumpkin-seed obsidian. I used a steel flaker to do the notches.

Made of burlington chert, this style is called a Fishspear point.

This is called a Heavy Duty point. It is made from a slab of colorful flintridge flint.

Flint Ridge Knap-in 2013

My awesome Mom was kind enough to take me down to the Flint Ridge Knap-in this year! I had a great time (mostly) seeing old knapper friends and making new ones, flintknapping, and getting rock. We arrived Friday evening and left Sunday afternoon. The only downside was from heavy showers Friday night that destroyed our ez-up and some water that leaked into our tent. Thanks to all those who make this event possible!

Camp

A view of some of the Michigan Flintknappers set-ups.

A view down one of the many isles of vendors.

Me and Frank cooking up a deal.

Me flintknapping with Michigan Knapper Steve Laut

Me with Dennis Kerns of Kentucky Flintworks. A very nice guy; it is nice to know who you get you rock from!