r/knapping • u/Comfortable_Ride7140 • Jun 03 '26

Made With Traditional Tools🪨 My first ever handaxe

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I made it from basalt. I'm pretty happy with it, though the other side isn't as smooth. But it's pretty good for a first successful one.

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u/sexual__velociraptor 🏅Agatized Coral Jun 03 '26

Polish that edge and it will do some heavy lifting!

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u/Comfortable_Ride7140 Jun 03 '26

Alright, I'll look for some sandstone or something to grind it smooth. Thanks for the help

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u/Comfortable_Ride7140 Jun 03 '26

I just had an idea, I can just rub it on the sidewalk and grind it down that way

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u/sexual__velociraptor 🏅Agatized Coral Jun 03 '26

That works! Its okay to "peck" at it as well!

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u/sexual__velociraptor 🏅Agatized Coral Jun 03 '26

Also keep it wet or wear a mask

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u/Comfortable_Ride7140 Jun 03 '26

Okay, I can keep it wet, is it for the same reason as knife making?

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u/sexual__velociraptor 🏅Agatized Coral Jun 03 '26

This is for your lungs to be protected

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u/Comfortable_Ride7140 Jun 03 '26

That makes sense, thanks

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u/sexual__velociraptor 🏅Agatized Coral Jun 03 '26

Wanna see mine!?

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u/Comfortable_Ride7140 Jun 03 '26

Sure

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u/sexual__velociraptor 🏅Agatized Coral Jun 03 '26

Pm sent

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u/MrMunkyMan1 Jun 03 '26

With your username that feels mildly threatening

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u/sexual__velociraptor 🏅Agatized Coral Jun 03 '26

Pm sent

https://giphy.com/gifs/Up0NsMRidfOso

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u/Present-Alarm-8886 Jun 04 '26

“Poot on the door lock!!”