Tag Archives: stone tool

Knapped Steel Neck Knife

Posted on June 28, 2017 by metal_musings

Last August, I spent a week working at our local knap-in, where lots of stone tool knappers come and hobknob with each other. Lots of work, but lots of fun as well! While at the knap-in, I saw a friend’s artwork … Continue reading →

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Knapped Chalcedony Stone Dagger and Tulipwood Presentation Box

Posted on October 29, 2015 by metal_musings

Some of you will remember the recent upper left image – my daughter laid claim to the chalcedony stone blade at the red arrow tip, and demanded a knife like the one laying on top (it’s not her birthday or … Continue reading →

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Mammoth Ivory and Stone Knife

Posted on June 7, 2013 by metal_musings

Well, while I was on a roll with the knapped steel knife, I got a wild hair to make a miniature stone bladed knife.  I had a few chips of lovely chalcedony I collected from what I call “The Nevada … Continue reading →

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“Knapped” Bronze Dagger

Posted on December 31, 2011 by metal_musings

Wanting to play around with forging some bronze, I researched how to make it on the Web.  I decided (mistakenly, as it turns out) to make a high-tin alloy called “bell metal.”  This is 20% tin and 80% copper, and … Continue reading →

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