tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157484949428480187.post2298430261675312155..comments2024-02-23T11:03:30.852-05:00Comments on Paddle Making (and other canoe stuff): 19th-20th Century Arctic Wooden Kayak PaddleMurathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482734358888755004noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157484949428480187.post-15823020019524556162016-07-24T02:39:40.943-04:002016-07-24T02:39:40.943-04:00In 19th century, We can see the various kinds of k...In 19th century, We can see the various kinds of kayak paddles. In your article photos, we also see the some arts on the body of the kayak paddle. It seems that in 19th century, people like kayaking very much, they give art on it. Still now <a href="http://fishingopedia.com/old-town-vapor-10-angler/" rel="nofollow">Kayaking</a> is a art. :)Timothy W. Pothierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04276647548750544019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157484949428480187.post-80486861175942819072016-04-29T15:27:35.677-04:002016-04-29T15:27:35.677-04:00Thanks for the feedback and links. RJ, your point ...Thanks for the feedback and links. RJ, your point about the indents likely meant for reinforcing bone edging makes perfect sense.Murathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482734358888755004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157484949428480187.post-71166277962628397642016-04-29T14:23:23.207-04:002016-04-29T14:23:23.207-04:00I wonder if the subtle indent on the edges of the ...I wonder if the subtle indent on the edges of the blades were meant for reinforcing pieces of bone that used to be attached to these paddles along the edges and the tips to protect the wood. Maybe this one was never finished. Something similar to what you see in this picture: http://www.qajaqusa.org/common_images/heath_paddle_tip3.jpgAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078789597886001510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157484949428480187.post-38948416018219394522016-04-28T11:40:52.397-04:002016-04-28T11:40:52.397-04:00Harvey Golden might be the one who could tell you ...Harvey Golden might be the one who could tell you a bit more about it.<br />http://www.traditionalkayaks.com/books.htmlMike Silviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406468736304441962noreply@blogger.com