5" Kentucky Hornstone Blade / No Hinges

[Ron Kelley]

We have all seen points that were identified as modern by those telltale clean hinges. If you are careful AND lucky you can knapp a blade that has no hinges. That's what we always try to do but some times it's just not possible.

[Kentucky point]

That's a great blade! I love that Hornstone! I think that some of the coolest parts of your creations is the flake pattern. Where did you get the Hornstone?


P.S. Next, I want to see a Novaculite Dalton and Hornstone Lost Lake! Just an idea.

[Ron Kelley]

Thanks Ethan, I have a friend who lives in Kentucky and he has sent me some real nice material.

[OnewiththewilD]

Now that’s a great looking and I bet great working blade! I love that one awesome

[Ron Kelley]

Thanks Jay, And I was thinking the same thing. I know I could cut steaks with this one. I think a five inch knife is ideal for actual use.

[Ron Kelley]

I guess we could call it a four inch blade with a one inch tang.

[redrocks]

Impeccable knapping craftsmanship.nice...can you explain and show a hinge to a non knapper Ron?

[Ron Kelley]

Hey Red, Thanks for the question. Check out the post below with a photo showing several small hinges.

[chase]

Awesome blade Ron. I have some artifacts that still have hinges on them.

[Ron Kelley]

A hinge is a piece of stone at the end of a flake that doesn't release. I had to do some looking through my photos because i try to not leave any hinges. When the flake feathers out it does not leave a hinge. There are several hinges on this point that are obvious: They are the light colored stone. The hinges on my modern point are clean. On an ancient point there will usually be mineral deposits under the hinge.

[redrocks]

I see nice example Ron ...I learned something new today...appreciate it

[2ndoldman]

I was going to say that you rarely have any hinges on your creations Ron and then I saw your reply to redrocks.