Flintknapping - Cahokia Point Part 3

[extrim2099]

precioso trabajo felicidades

[smellanalan]

how do you sharpen your aluminum and copper tips i just started knapping and its one of my problems haha sorry it should be common sense,

[paleomanjim]

I usually remove the copper rod from the handle and pound it to a square point with a hammer on an anvil. Then I file it as needed until it is too blunt again, then re-hammer it again. One piece of copper can last many years.....jim

[gir501]

i have a problem with centering. The pencil is a great idea. Also, are you wearing a magnifying ?thanks Kyletango

[paleomanjim]

Yes, I usually use an optivisor for really small points because my vision is not what it use to be. When I was younger I would not have needed it....jim

[TheSwineSlayer]

Another great video. I made a little cahokia this afternoon after watching this series. Its posted on the planet in the beginners section by shoalhunter.

Thanks for these vids. They are extremly helpful.

5*s

[greennova1]

Killer Point. Awesome color.

[4SCARECROWS]

it looks beautiful!!! I love how the gray gradients from dark to light at the tip. I have always wanted to get into flint knapping.

[paleomanjim]

Flintknapping is a great hobby, but beware it can be addictive!

[paleospear]

I was wondering what do you think they used to do this fine flaking and notching? I'm strictly traditional knapping but I'd like to give this a try...any suggestions?

[bustedflakes]

awesome, i love the point one the by face at the end.

[82f150]

were cahokia points ever used or were they just borial offerings?

[paleomanjim]

I believe they were used. I have found points very similar to Cahokia points in western Oregon that were used, probably for very small game....

[pumkinvine]

excellent work!

[nezahualcoyotl85]

Cahokia thats also the name of the large mound builder settlement

it wuld be neat to have seen it in 1200ad

during its hight. any ways nice flint

i was lucky enough to have worked with paleo indien arow heads they truly are an art

[paleomanjim]

Thats awesome. Congrats on winning the knapping contest with your Cahokia...

[SgtGrant23]

can u make calf creeks?

[paleomanjim]

yes....

[SgtGrant23]

kool do u have any pics of ones u made? i would like to see some 1 make a calf creek

[pranachimana]

Thank you Sir. I learned a lot, now it's time to apply your teaching. Thank you

[asparwhite86]

Your instruction is awesome.

[asparwhite86]

Awesome video series. I bet alot of people will find this useful!

[das270]

Nice series. Thank you for sharing!