S Shaw New member May 17, 2011 #1 I'd like to know just how sharp a knapped blade can be gotten. Is an expertly knapped obsidian/flint/other blade comparable to a high quality, sharp steel blade?
I'd like to know just how sharp a knapped blade can be gotten. Is an expertly knapped obsidian/flint/other blade comparable to a high quality, sharp steel blade?
R Roman C New member May 17, 2011 #2 The obsidian and flint has a much sharper and finer edge than the best steel. The edge is fragile and brittle though, like glass.
The obsidian and flint has a much sharper and finer edge than the best steel. The edge is fragile and brittle though, like glass.
