Flintknapping - Cahokia Point Part 3

Continuation of pressure flaking a small arrowhead from a percussion flake.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Flintknapping
• Lithics
• Arrowhead
• Paleoplanet
• Cahokia

[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

[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!

[extrim2099]

precioso trabajo felicidades



[14lp96]

this point turned out great. i got a great refreshment on pressure flaking and shaping points

[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.