Glass Arrowhead

I gave it a try and It really wasn't that bad. i did use a "modern" tool, but that's all i had around.

its great if you are interested in new challenges but just be aware that "there will be blood".......

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• homemade
• glass
• arrowhead
• knapping

[Talondas]

Nice points...how did you make them using the pliers?

I'm a knapper and would really appreciate the input on how you actually flaked the glass.

Thanks...

[Tacome1942]

@Talondas i used the gap on the tip to hook the corners of the glass and the rest is like pressure flaking.

[MilesBennetDyson]

Make a bow!

[newcaramrod]

bury them, and lets see those dumb ass geologist geek over these and bullshit about how they were made along time ago hahahaha

[FearTheGremlin]

Good, but needs a somewhat longer tang, I think.

[TheFatbaboon]

cool... now eat it!!!

[TheFatbaboon]

cool... now eat it!!!!!!!

[jochem558]

not to srarp make a sharp pont

[slipknotnation]

Very nice point, well made!

Glass can be somewhat predictable on how it flakes, If you want a challenge try quartz, it is brittle but make it right and it turns out strong, but it is very unpredictable.

I have probably been knapping for almost a month or two now, and I have only made one good arrowhead, though I have not tried using modern tools.

Thanks for the video!

[loadedClownZ]

would these arrow heads shatter if i made some to use for target practice?

[Talondas]

@Tacome1942 Would you be willing to make a video showing the technique? I think it would add greatly to the modern paleo skill set if you are willing.