close but not quite

[sneakygroundbuzzard]

back on the rock pile again today
i made a couple bi faces and then decided to challenge my self to a seldom replicated point style

the Marden Henge point

i made the burlingtom one first,but wasnt happy with it because its a little to small
so then i grabbed a piece of black butter dacite and tried for another one that would be a bit bigger
its still not quite right

the point needs to be a bit longer and narrower,and the barb needs to be longer

but im getting closer to the right size
these are only the second and third ones like this i have ever made
and i do it all by memory and then compare it to the photo i have saved on my laptop

these are challenging to make because its super easy to snap that long barb off while knapping the point

hope y'all like them

[Ron Kelley]

Hey Tim, Nice work. I remember your other one and I like all of them.

[sneakygroundbuzzard]

thanks Ron

[sailorjoe]

Hi Tim. Your work is still amazing to me. I remain in awe of the work that you and other forum members do who craft these beautiful points. I also very much enjoy the stories you tell when you go to the Knapping workshops. I would like to one day attend one just to see you guys in action.

[sneakygroundbuzzard]

Thanks Joe.

[Kyflintguy]

I tried those once, brokem all. Lol

I say nice work on those, way to take on a challenge!

[sneakygroundbuzzard]

thanks Josh, ya they are a tricky point to make thats for sure

[Scorpion68]

Holy Cow Sneaky - Those are great. Like Ron, I think I remember the first one you posted on here, if I remember correctly. Regardless - I just can't get over how all you knappers can replicate ancient artifacts with such accuracy.

[sneakygroundbuzzard]

thanks Chuck
lots and lots of practice and even more rock and you learn how do make them.a good book for reference photos is a must too.
i LOVE my overstreet book. knappers best friend right there lol

[Scorpion68]

Know what you mean by having an Overstreet Guide - I always have mine by my side when I logon to AH.com

[2ndoldman]

That is an extremely delicate point type to try and replicate Tim.
One wrong move while doing that barb and.
I have to ask Tim. Was it the challenge that made you choose this one?

[sneakygroundbuzzard]

Bruce,yes it was the challenge and the fact that i had a couple broken preforms that had the right shape for them.so i figured what the heck,they are already broken pieces worse that can happen is i break them again lol