flintknapping clovis chapter 1

I show both hammerstone fluting and horozontal antler punch fluting. Steps in building a preform with hammerstones, platform prep. techniques, and ways to work around problems in material.

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• flintknapping
• clovis
• hammerstone
• arrowhead

[luvu2luvme]

where did you get your hammer stones and from and what type of stone are they,i'd like to try but need some advice,thanks

[Flintknappingtips]

The large white one is colorado sandstone and the others are various sandstones from arkansas. I picked them up in creeks. The stone varies in shape and hardness greatly.  I like them to have some grit or bite so that they grab the edge and are soft, but harder than brick. very smooth hard hammerstones don't usually work well.

[horsehockey122]

you the best knapper I have ever seen I like how you dont have to use modern tools thanks for posting your work

[Flintknappingtips]

Thank you for the compliment horsehockey. I will make more flintknapping demonstrations in the future.

[Reanimator44]

Could anyone recommend me a good book about flintknapping for beginners?

thank you

[Flintknappingtips]

dc waldorf "art of flintknapping" is a good one for starters but I strongly suggest you ignore all information about notching points with steel though,. bob patten also has one that;'s good and covers more technical info.

[FAOCustomKnives]

Would you please suggest a DVD for a beginner. You amaze me using the tools you us!! Thank you for Posting!!

[jwoldsr1]

Greetings,

Thks for the vid. I admire yr use of natural tools. As a begnr I want make accurate reprods.

Im in OR & only hv access to obsidian & dacite. I have yet to try chert, flint, or any other knappable material so its very informative to see what you do. I have also seen, your video on ind perc.

I am planning a trip over to Glass Buttes, OR to quarry some material to try out your methods on obsidian and dacite.

Thanks again, friend.

John

[MrCrunchybizzle]

what type of stone are you knapping? it almost looks like quartzite. i've been looking for videos of quartzite and greenstone polished tools.

[5tonyvvvv]

@Flintknappingtips can u knapp without antler or bone or copper?..just with other stones?

[14lp96]

just ordered materials

this vid gave me much help, i have watched many videos and books and this has given me best instruction

i believe my rock is texas chert

you are very good at this and i hope this video helps many more people

[CandelarioGaIvan]

I have been reading a lot of prehistoric fiction. Actually seeing this done helps alot with the story

thanks

[calibur212]

Awesome who know searching up my name would bring such a cool video.

[paleodreamer]

kinda chalky on the outside then very hard inside

your such a great knapper do you sell your art I have learned so much watching you thank you

[paleodreamer]

your the best knapper i ever seen I know a few to but they all use copper and saw the flint and they also use steel to punch the notchs in there looks fake you do it like early man