@Rhinoch8 Sorry, I am not familiar with the term silex? Largest biface is 28". Largest pressure blade from a core is around 8". Much larger examples have been made by others....
@paleomanjim Oh sorry silex, is the term in french for flint ;) My bad. I was talking about knives like in the movies. I was thinking about the only proper knife in "Apocalypto".
at 4:20 you mention good support...could you explain a little more on that. I kind of pinch close to the edge and support the stone against the palm of my hand which seems to be what you do but at time i feel like maybe i could be doing it in a way which would give more consistan flaking...length seems to be the issue i have most. when i want to pull a long flake i get a medium flake or a hinge/step fracture. any ideas.
Best congratulations from Spain for such a great job of studing and teaching the art of flintknapping. We appreciate very much your effort in showing us all these techniques.
Have you tried indirect percussion directly onto the step to remove it. On steps similar to the one in the centre of the biface right at the end I have had some success, though usually with obsidian not flint.
I wonder how much emphasis the Native Americans truly put on making points absolutley perfect and thin like you have demonstrated? I have MANY authentic artifacts and there is a vast percentage that are not made in the highest quality or thinly made. I realize some ancient knappers may have been novice then some great, but would they have used any implements if they would not do the job intended? I would say no, as life had to be fairly hard enough, let alone use unusable tools.
What is the longest obsidian/silex blade you made?
Rhinoch8 6 months ago
@Rhinoch8 Sorry, I am not familiar with the term silex? Largest biface is 28". Largest pressure blade from a core is around 8". Much larger examples have been made by others....
paleomanjim 6 months ago
@paleomanjim Oh sorry silex, is the term in french for flint ;) My bad. I was talking about knives like in the movies. I was thinking about the only proper knife in "Apocalypto".
Rhinoch8 6 months ago
do you need all the tools, or is it possible to knap with only a hammer stone and antler tip?
TheSonofgun666 8 months ago
@TheSonofgun666 A hammerstone and antler tine is a great tool kit, after all that was probably our ancestors main tool kit! Have fun....jim
paleomanjim 8 months ago
@paleomanjim Ok, thanks
TheSonofgun666 8 months ago
what do you do with the old chips broken off the main project? would they be big enough for use with the steel to make fire?
firebug0001 1 year ago
at 4:20 you mention good support...could you explain a little more on that. I kind of pinch close to the edge and support the stone against the palm of my hand which seems to be what you do but at time i feel like maybe i could be doing it in a way which would give more consistan flaking...length seems to be the issue i have most. when i want to pull a long flake i get a medium flake or a hinge/step fracture. any ideas.
MrBouncer1 1 year ago
That dacite is some awesome looking stuff!!!
phemohilia 1 year ago
Best congratulations from Spain for such a great job of studing and teaching the art of flintknapping. We appreciate very much your effort in showing us all these techniques.
jmquillo 2 years ago
Have you tried indirect percussion directly onto the step to remove it. On steps similar to the one in the centre of the biface right at the end I have had some success, though usually with obsidian not flint.
jaocheu 2 years ago
'The only hinge you could find in your pile'
Next time you're making a vid and need a hinge, come round and check out my pile.
jaocheu 2 years ago
I wonder how much emphasis the Native Americans truly put on making points absolutley perfect and thin like you have demonstrated? I have MANY authentic artifacts and there is a vast percentage that are not made in the highest quality or thinly made. I realize some ancient knappers may have been novice then some great, but would they have used any implements if they would not do the job intended? I would say no, as life had to be fairly hard enough, let alone use unusable tools.
jasonjmj 2 years ago
Your video's are very well constructed and of top educational quality.
No surprise from a great craftsman like you :-)
hackneysaregreat 2 years ago