From Spall to Preform to Blade

[Ron Kelley]

Here is another blade showing the steps I went through. This is a nice big spall (5.5 X 4 X 1.25 inches.) I am only looking for one good sized blade so I will knapp away most of that stone. Next is the preform which is 4.75 X 1.75 X .375 inches. At this point I haven't done any pressure flaking (Only percussion work). And last is the finished 4.5 inch Keokuk Blade (With pressure flaked edges and notches).

[SDhunter]

Thanks Ron. I appreciate seeing the steps.

[rock ON.]

Very helpful post as I have only really worked with glass so far, so this should give me some guidance when I get some chert to work with, thanks Ron.

[Hi-Lo]

Very cool and very informative. Thanks Ron.

[2ndoldman]

Thanks for sharing the process Ron.
Is the profile pic showing the preform or the finished blade?

[Ron Kelley]

Thanks Bruce, That's the preform but the blade didn't thin to the center with the pressure flaking.

[JoshinMO]

Nice Ron!