Want an Obsidian knife

[timcsaw]

Short 'n sweet;

Folks... Anyone know of any reputable makers that produce Obsidian blades? Sharp Obsidian blades for actual use?

Deer season's here. Saw a guy gut with Obsidian and was amazed.

Need one.

Makers?

 

[Doug C]

Short 'n sweet;

Google is your friend.

Doug

 

[Sosa]

Be careful. Some knappers will epoxy a ruined one back together when they screw it up.

 

[afishhunter]

You could try a knapping class and/or books on how to knapp.
Why pay big bucks if you can do it yourself? (besides, you'll need to know how to sharpen it.)

 

[timcsaw]

So no one who makes them comes to mind?

I do like the idea of making my own... I have a tone of deer, elk and ram's horn (ram's horn rules by the way). While I learn, I'd still like to pick one up for this season

 

[timcsaw]

Found some quality makers.... thanks's fella's!

 

[Mike157]

Just for additional info., AG Russell usually has one in his catalog. Mike

 

[timcsaw]

Thanks Mike... I'll have a look.:thumbup:

 

[the possum]

Erret Callahan is pretty well-known in the knife community for his work with obsidian.

http://bladegallery.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=469

There are lots of great knappers out there, but I'm not into that scene well enough to tell you top names, etc.

There's a guy not too far from me that does great work. Dad and I visited his home a while back, and he showed us all kinds of really awesome points he'd made. He uses all kinds of stone; not just obsidian. I found his contact info:
John Maurer
Dahlgren IL, 62828
DahlgrenCollector@yahoo.com

While searching for him, I came across this site, which might be worth checking out. They have a map, so you might discover a good knapper living in yer backyard. http://www.flintknappers.com/locations.php