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Old 07-22-2011, 03:46   #34
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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey View Post

Check out how this guy breaks down a big chunk of basalt old school style.
Almost every spall and flake that comes off is a usable knife blade.
Bill

I watched all 6 videos,, impressed is not the word,, in awl,, is still weak.

Does Jim "see" a blade in the stone or does his talents,, and a little luck "find" the blade as he shapes the stone??

Also, is there a use for a blade that big??
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