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.
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.
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...
JJ Stone Craft has sold handmade obsidian knives by flint knapping artist JJ Heo for many years at Granville Island Public Market in Vancouver, Canada. Through the years, his work has appeared in several art shows around US and Canada, and even on television, including hit series ABC's Once Upon A Time.
This month, we are happy to announce the launch of our website, where customers from anywhere in the world can view and purchase our knives online. Visit the website and blog for constant product updates and posts about obsidian knives and flint knapping. Our weekly schedule at Granville Island will continue to be posted on our Facebook page.
Website: www.jjstonecraft.com
Email: info@jjstonecraft.com
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