TRP Flint knapped obsidian knives! got a few more

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#005
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#005 is 9" overall with a 4 1/4" Dacite blade (dacite is also a volcanic rock very similar to obsidian)
Asking $80 w free shipping to US




for those of you who want to know about obsidian , check this out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsidian
and this, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knapping

Now, let it be known that Obsidian, being a natural "glass" can be very sharp,
but also very brittle. So this is not a type of blade you would want for everyday use (thats what all the quality steel blades listed on this site are for) but should be considered "collectible art pieces" reminescent of the stone age, before man learned the superior properties of iron and steel.

All the blades are hafted to a whitetail antler handle, using high strength epoxy and artificial sinew. I do not offer a sheath, as you will most likely put this in your display case anyways.
 
#007
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this one is 6 3/4" with a 3" Black obsidian blade which has just a touch of silver sheen to it.

$60 w free s/h to US
 
I have cut myself quite a few times mostly when I was learning to make them. I tried them on
some leather and it cuts but not like a good steel blade. They are too fragile for me to want to use
They are mainly sold as collector pieces
 
These are very cool and I think I should have one to put in my display case. I'll take #007. Where do I send payment?
 
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