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• Mar 23, 2008

• #1

joboo

Senior Member

All, I am interested in trying my hand at making stone knives. Were is the best place to start. (Do you all meet regularly to learn and exchange tips?)
One of my next projects is a tipi.

 

• Mar 24, 2008

• #2

Nugefan

Senior Member

Do ya already knapp ???

If not here are a few links to git ya started .....

http://neolithics.com/ the DVD and a starter kit

or here is 1 that you can put together ...

http://nativeway.safewebshop.com/antler_handle_stone_knife_kit.html

holler when ya have more questions ....

 

• Mar 24, 2008

• #3

georgiarebel6165

Senior Member

Good stuff! Do any of the GON members meet and share info on knife making and knapping?

GR

 

• Mar 24, 2008

• #4

Nugefan

Senior Member

Chehaw Park in Janurary ...

Stone Mountain in May .....

Fort Yargo every 3rd weekend of the month ...


There is a mini knapp in held monthly over near 6 flags , Al33 or Missing Ridge can help ya on that .....

hope this helps ....

 

• Mar 24, 2008

• #5

MISSING RIDGE

Gone But Not Forgotten

Monthly Knap-in

The knap-in is held in Newnan-Dave Swetmon's house-next one is March 29-Dave also sponsors a yearly knap-in in Cartersville at lake Alatoona this year on April 26.

 

• Mar 24, 2008

• #6

Nicodemus

The Recluse

Staff member

I strongly recommend that you attend a knap in, or a primitive skills workshop. You will be able to observe first hand, what goes on when you are workin` a piece of stone. Another event to attend will be rondyvoos. Here you will get a chance to see a lot of different primitive skills that will help you out a lot. Here you will see pitch glue bein` made, sinew preparation, antler workins`, and other skills. You will also be able to see some tipis, and how they are constructed (makin` a tipi is a real PAIN, but worth it).

 

• Mar 24, 2008

• #7

georgiarebel6165

Senior Member

The knap-ins and rondyvoos sound very interesting. What would I need to bring to the knap-ins? I got some books once on knapping from my inter-library loan, but nothing would compare to the hands on tribal knowledge (pun) passed down by some more of the experienced knappers.

Dumb question, but how do you know what kind of rock your looking at? I've thought hey I'll just find some flint and practice making my own, but then I don't know if I've actually found flint. Can other type rocks be used?

Nicodemus I've done some Civil War reenacting so I can relate to your sig line. Any websites that list the upcoming rondyvoos in the area?

 

• Mar 25, 2008

• #8

Nugefan

Senior Member

all ya need to bring to a knap in is money , there will be everything you need to get started and then some .... would be best to go with someone with a little knowledge of rocks , antlers and flaws to look fer .....

I am going to the N Ga knap in as I am sure Missing Ridge and Al33 will be there also , we went last year and had a big time ..... keep in touch come April .....

There are Frontier Festival and Indian Festivals all over the state .... google em and see what is close to you ...

 

• Mar 25, 2008

• #9

bam_bam

Senior Member

I am gonna try an make the cartersville knapp-in

 

• Mar 25, 2008

• #10

Nugefan

Senior Member

bam_bam said:

I am gonna try an make the cartersville knapp-in

Click to expand...

holler and we'll hook up and see the sights ...

April 24 - 27 .....

 

• Mar 25, 2008

• #11

bam_bam

Senior Member

Shure thing