Flintknapping - Blade Core- Chest Crutch - Part 1

This is part 1 of a 4 part series showing how to remove blades from an obsidian core using a chest crutch. Part 1 thru 3 show the use of a standing chest crutch. Part 4 shows the use of a short sitting type chest crutch.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Flintknapping
• Lithics
• Arrowhead
• Paleoplanet
• Cores
• Blades
• Ishi
• Stick

[kyletango]

Does this technique( 5:52)work just as well on chert?

[paleomanjim]

@kyletango Yes, you can remove blades from chert or obsidian using a punch...

[browndemon386]

obsidian blades were the main weapon for the aztecs!! Great Video Hails To You!!

[paleomanjim]

Thanks, I'll probably do another blade core video soon....jim

[Twostones00]

Jim you do a great job of describing your actions.

[mrjamesw]

Jim, you are a master of your craft! Thanks for sharing.

-James