beatup 181 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 I like to Knapp rock for relaxation and it is just plain enjoyable . 7 7 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LowPoint 1,244 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 "WOW"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Those are "Beautiful!!!!!!!!" You actually made them yourself?????? I had (when I was younger) actually found "authentic"-Indian-arrow and spearheads here in Arizona, and in Northern Nevada that looked just like those in the 2nd, 4th and the 6th photos. That Obsidian one is gorgeous. I had also found many small (bird and small animal) arrowheads over my younger years that had been formed and shaped just like yours. The 3rd one looks like a Pedernalas point that is found around the Kerrville area of Texas. I found a number of those on my old-navy-buddies ranch there. You have quite the Talent.!!!...... I sold all of my real Indian arrowheads on Ebay over the last 2-3 years. ........................................"GREAT POST" ..........Gary 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Relichunter2016 705 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Excellent work...they are awesome looking !! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeoJack 800 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) Very well done. I would hope you have a presence on YouTube with your work? Would love to see the technique. My wife found this Spedis II on our property. Obsidian or smokey quartz in your opinion? Edited March 2, 2019 by GeoJack 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beatup 181 Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Gary, I too grew up hunting arrowheads up in the Pacific Northwest ,i first learned to knapp from my uncle and his friends from the Umatilla and Yakima nations when i was a youngster I just started knapping again about 5 years ago . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beatup 181 Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 GeoJack it looks like obsidian to me but i know the local tribes in california did knapp a lot of quartz points have seen a lot of gunther points made from it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Furness 1,511 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Brett I still have the one you gave me a few years back. You do great work! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beatup 181 Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Thanks Mike ,I got in a lot of practice this winter since i did not make it down to detect this winter 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morlock 1,600 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 15 hours ago, beatup said: GeoJack it looks like obsidian to me but i know the local tribes in california did knapp a lot of quartz points have seen a lot of gunther points made from it. My thoughts as well. All I can say is WOW!!! Absolutely great work!!! How long did it take for you to get proficient in knapping? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beatup 181 Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Morlock it took a good two years to relearn again ,i stop knapping in the early 90's because of carpal tunnel in my right hand . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pairadiceau 174 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Beautiful work sir! Thank you for sharing with us. Jeff 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomH 2,756 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 WOW!....incredible work. Tom H. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beatup 181 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 One of my neighbors wanted a point made for a pendent for his wife so i made this one last night from Mexican royal velvet obsidian. 7 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morlock 1,600 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 2 hours ago, beatup said: One of my neighbors wanted a point made for a pendent for his wife so i made this one last night from Mexican royal velvet obsidian. That's great material you worked with. I bet photos don't do justice. How much would sometime like that cost? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,089 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 2 hours ago, beatup said: One of my neighbors wanted a point made for a pendent for his wife so i made this one last night from Mexican royal velvet obsidian. That's some beautiful workmanship and the material is out of this world!! I sure hope his wife wears that very carefully. looks like it would inflict a nasty wound if she's not careful!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sonoran Dave 2,119 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Wow..just wow! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wet/dry washer 197 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 me partner has quite a few ancient palm agate tools. me have found some, look at them but never pick them up. have worked in over twenty two metal and wood working shops we never use another one's tools without permission. that ancient camp me found, large chunk palm agate they chipped their stone tools off of. have to get back there someday take pictures. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bedrock Bob 3,870 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 I just saw this post... Awesome work my friend! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beatup 181 Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) 1 more ,Mexican gold sheen obsidian looks like motor oil but in the sun light the gold sheen comes alive. Edited March 6, 2019 by beatup 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LipCa 357 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) Nice work.... I don't know where you are located but you might be interested in this..... http://www.geologyin.com/2017/08/california-rainbow-obsidian-is-natural.html Edited March 15, 2019 by LipCa 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beatup 181 Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) LipCa, Yea i have got several pieces of rainbow obsidian from Quinn. When i lived in Washington in my younger days i spent a lot of time down there collecting obsidian from those 4 mines .Here is a piece from the Pink Lady. Edited March 15, 2019 by beatup 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beatup 181 Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 Mexican Peacock Obsidian 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beatup 181 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 Columbia river agate & wild horse jasper 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frank c 966 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Real Purdy, nice work. Thanks for postn pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Morlock 1,600 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Amazing work. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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