flint-knapping

6 лет назад

This video focuses on the concept of platforms in flintknapping, a technique used to create predictable flakes from a stone. The presenter demonstrates how to identify and use platforms to create flakes for various purposes, including arrowheads. They also discuss the importance of dulling sharp edges to create a more stable platform.

1 месяц назад

This video introduces a new product called "Nap Easy," a manufactured flint knapping rock designed to be easier to work with than natural rock. The creator explains the benefits of Nap Easy, including its consistency, ease of use, and the fact that it's made from common materials, reducing the need to deplete natural resources.

5 лет назад

This video follows a flint knapper as they transform a slab of English flint into a spearhead. The knapper uses a variety of tools, including a hammerstone, antler, and pebble, to carefully remove material and shape the flint. The video includes close-up shots of the knapping process and offers tips for beginners.

1 год назад

The video follows a flint knapper as they work on a piece of Flint Ridge material to create a Clovis point. The knapper discusses their process, including how they shape the stone and create platforms for fluting. The video ends with the knapper preparing the base of the point for fluting, promising to finish the process in a subsequent video.