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2015 X-Mas show/open schedule

JJ Stone Craft will be opening in Granville Island Public Market during Vancouver Circle Craft x mas show season.  Please refer to the following schedule before you plan to visit us Our open/show schedule in x mas season is ; 11/8~15     Granville Island Market   11/19~22   Calgary Art Market in Telus building   11/26~29   Calgary Festival of Craft in BMO center, Stamped Park   12/3~6      Edmonton Butterdome Craft Sale 12/10~     Granville Island Market

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Some of Our Favorite Obsidian Knives

Some photos of JJ's past work. Most have been sold out from our online store, but you can always email JJ at jjstonecraft@gmail.com to request similar designs! Tri-Color Transparent Obsidian with Coyote Jaw handle Tiger Obsidian with Deer Antler handle Tiger Obsidian with Deer Antler handle Mahogany Obsidian with Cholla Cactus handle Transparent Obsidian with Deer Antler handle

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Obsidian Ulu Knives by JJ Heo

Our online store now features ulu knives made of obsidian stone, starting from as low as $100. Our ulu knives are popular as hunters' skinning knives and as collectors' knives. Each is made with a unique obsidian stone, and is handmade using the flint knapping technique. Handles are made of polished deer antler and finished with synthetic sinew. For photos and details, visit www.jjstonecraft.com.

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Obsidian Knives Under $100

Our online shop is now featuring a collection of obsidian knives under $100. All knives are handmade by flintknapping artist JJ. More info at www.jjstonecraft.com. 

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What Is Flintknapping?

Flintknapping is the process of reducing and shaping a large stone, such as obsidian (volcanic glass), into a blade or other projectile point. It is a technique dating back over 2 million years, when our stone-age ancestors used flintknapping as a survival skill to create weapons (such as knives, axes, spears, arrowheads) for hunting, cutting and skinning. At JJ Stone Craft, all knives are made using the same primitive skill that has passed down through generations. We believe that flintknapping remains as one of the most important sustainable skills that can be used in the future. Flintknapping Process: Direct Percussion: We start by striking a large piece of obsidian stone with a hammer stone or antler billet to remove large flakes...

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