Bear Jaw Knives

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AGryphon
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Bear Jaw Knives

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Here is a photo of my bear jaw knives I acquired while living in West Virginia. I was asked to keep and protect these, and I have for 30 years or so.

These were not made by Native Americans but by West Virginians using primitive techniques. The smaller blade is flint, the larger obsidian. The bear jaws are cut then fit together using pine tar and deer sinew chewed by the maker which shrinks as it dries to pull the construction together. NOT FOR SALE - please don't ask.

Both of the bears and the deer were killed using primitive bow and arrows The blades are hand knapped.

I joined AAPK so I could show off these unusual pieces. Comments are welcome. Has anyone seen similar? I've got some knapped blades with antler handles, but these are much nicer. I have seen a battle axe made of antler and a big piece of flint.

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amazing ::tu:: ::tu::
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Pretty cool! To think someone can take a chunk of rock, take some chips out of it, and create a razor sharp edge... Scott said it, "amazing."

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Welcome to AAPK. ::handshake::
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Very neat! Thanks for sharing and welcome to AAPK!!! ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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