AMERICAN LITHICS
PRESENTS
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Overall Size: About 9" OR 23 CENTIMETERS (Around The Curve!!!)
STYLE: Precision Flint Knapped by Keith Hull!!!
TYPE: Seascape Rainbow Obsidian (Brilliant Sky Blue Rainbow Iridescence Difficult to Capture in Pics!!!)
Haft: Made PNW Old Growth Fir and Black Walnut Endcap (Very Tight Grain!!!)
SKU: MMKH18
SHIPPING: USA / CANADA / EUROPE / UNITED KINGDOM / AUSTRALIA / ASIA!!! (WE DISCOUNT SHIPPING ON COMBINED PURCHASES!!!)
Keith Hull, is the original founder of Stone Culture. His works are as brilliant as the stone they are made from, and his work is highly sought after. This AMAZING knife was made with only the best possible products. The stone is a natural volcanic rock called Obsidian, that is only mined in the High Desert Plains of Eastern Oregon. Obsidian is much sharper than most flints, and can be resharpened easily, although this piece is for display purposes only.
AMERICAN LITHICS has been recognized with many awards and honors. Keith
Hull, our original Brother In Arms, is
considered
by most to be the greatest living flat knapper in the world today.
His works are collected throughout the international art
world, and are on display in many galleries and museums
throughout the USA, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
The
sophistication of his work is unbelievably unique. His flake
lines are uniform and exact, giving his pieces an authentic and
traditional look and feel. His work rivals that of the late Grey
Ghost, as he is able to replicate many styles and techniques of flint
knapping. Recipient of much praise and many coveted awards,
Keith has been instrumental in establishing guidelines and
regulations that govern the sales of Native American artifacts. The
original formation of AMERICAN LITHICS was to enforce integrity
in the representation of arrowheads and other stone blades. In 2002, we so impressed the executives of eBay, that new
regulations were formed to prevent the sale of fake artifacts on
eBay, and preserve the rights of Native American Cultures. He
has been centerfold featured in several flint knapping
magazines, and has spoken on many circuits throughout the
United States.
A knife of this
caliber is suitable for any chieften or shaman. In the old times, a
work of art such as this would have been traded for a Pony, or
several wives. It is definitely the one that you have been waiting
for, and would be appropriate as the highlighted centerpiece to any
collection.
AMERICAN LITHICS is comprised of a large and diverse group of
international and domestic flint knappers, collectors, and
enthusiasts.
We
welcome new members daily, and our fellowship of integrity has never
ceased growing. If you're interested in joining our family, please
feel free to contact us:
Other Members of American Lithics:
Kenneth
Eley is an amazing artist that hails from the small town of
Castledale Utah. New to American Lithics, but not new to knapping, Ken
originally started as a percussion knapper, and learned the flat
knapping technique under the tutelage of World Renown Keith Hull. "I
think of myself as a story teller, and the rock that I use is the
canvas that I use to tell the story. AMERICAN LITHICS is a brotherhood
to me, and I've found inspiration meeting knappers from all over the
world." Born in 1985, Ken can trace his ancestry back to
the moorlands of Scottland. His work contains many different
materials, including Obsidian from around the world, Novaculite,
Flint, Chert, Agate, and other more exotic materials.
Neil
Fehr of Plum Coulee Canada is a long time member and friend
to AMERICAN LITHICS. His carvings are typically of Native American
effigies and lifestyle that are nothing short of breath taking! Just
as highly sought after as Keith Hull, when these two put together a
joint project, the world stands still in anticipation! Neil's mediums
include many exotic materials, such as Amboyna, Springbok, and Tusk,
as well as domestic materials such as Moose, Whitetail, and Elk
Antler.
Doug
Rich is a fellow flat knapper who also studied under the tutelage of
Keith Hull. Newer to the knapping community, Doug aspires to
greatness and it shows in his art! His works are easily identified
by enthusiasts because of his oblique knapping scars, flat
knapping transitional shaping, and daring designs. Doug
works with all manners of rock from Flint Ridge Flint to Indiana
Hornstone, as well as Obsidian, Opal, and
Chert. You
can't go wrong buying a Doug Rich functional art piece!
Ray Hill of Montrose Missouri is a powerful knapper from Montrose Missouri. His precision blades are as sharp and perfect as they come. His scar lines are uniform in width and length, leaving you astounded that such a blade can be created from stone. His blades alone often reach prices of $199.00 to $399.00 each. Ray has been acclaimed as one of the top 3 knappers in the United States of America. He works with more unusual and rare kinds of Obsidian, ranging from Midnight Lace, Rainbow, Silver Sheen, Gold Sheen, Velvet, and Borealis Obsidians.
Karen Dixon of Washington State - Karen is a
precision flint knapper who prefers to work with Obsidian, but also
knaps Flint, Chert, Opal, and Carerra Glass. Her work is simply
astounding, and is characterized by wide initial flake patterns
followed by micro flaking for a tight serration. Her art is very
popular in Germany, France, Italy, and throughout Europe, where she
has many pieces holding high honors on display. Karen's work is
typically by custom order only, as she is so collectible that she is
often booked months in advance. Life long friend of AMERICAN LITHICS, it only made sense to take the next leap and make Karen a solid base of our foundation.
Don Hustie - Don is a
registered member of the Cherokee Nation. Don's works are very
traditional, and it shows in his incredibly powerful blades. Holding
a point knapped by Don, you are hard pressed to discern it from an
original artifact unless you look for the diamond etched signature
and COA number. Don uses all natural Antler billets, Hammer Stones,
and Antler tines to create his work in the same method that his
people have done for countless millennium. Don was born in 40's, and
is a very wonderful human being. Often donating his work to children
to encourage this wonderful hobby that we all enjoy so much.
We
are not responsible for misuse, mishandling, or dangerous use of any
material we sell. Obsidian is 1000 times sharper than a razor blade,
and is the sharpest substance known to science, as it can be split to
the molecule! It is EXTREMELY dangerous, and should never be handled
by children unsupervised. Please take all necessary safety
measurements to ensure that you are not injured. Our knives are
strictly for display purposes only, and should never be used in
preparation of any food products. Shipping overseas can take 10 to 45
days. Please do not leave negative feedback for us, as the result of
late or missing packages. We ship insured, and we guarantee our items
to be defect free. Simply contact us by email and we will assist you
in filing a claim with the delivery service.