The Celt

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Credits • • Artist: Silencyde • Song: Shroud • Social links: • / silencyde • facebook.com/Silencyde • / silencyde • http://www.silencyde.com/ • Song: Eureka • Artist: Huma-Huma • Genre: Ambient • Source: Youtube Audio Library • Description: • Finally finished up a project that I have been excited about for a long time. Using all primitive methods and local materials to make a hardstone axe. Careful selection was key to find the right stone for this task. I found a rock that was considerably heavier and seemed harder then all the other stones down by the river (Susquehanna). The rock was conveniently close to the size and shape of the axe that I was aiming to make. I used quartzite river cobbles to peck the blank to shape. Flint is the most effective pecking stone but was not available to me in this scenario. Making this celt has definitely been a learning experience and an enjoyable one. This sharpened and polished celt made short work of a 5 inch elm, slicing the fibers extremely efficiently. The hardest part of this process has been getting a handle to hold up to aggressive percussion. A new handle is in the works. Take care and thanks for watching!

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