008 Flint Knapping A Large Obsidian Biface Knife Preform - Direct Percussion - Glass Buttes, Oregon

Not much talking in this video as I was in a time crunch to reduce a large obsidian nodule. Since I was in a hurry, I didn't take the time to do good platform preparation or detach flakes in the best way I could. Instead, I aimed to rough out the largest preform possible and produce spalls / flakes for other smaller flintknapping projects. I will work on the biface further in a future video.
Technique: Direct percussion with a copper bopper.
Material: Obsidian From Glass Buttes.
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[@rubikscubeearf6218]

They first knap… ooooh my god… so satisfying. 🤤 your vid’s are the best unintentional ASMR ever.

[@wonderbubbles4092]

I love the clear stripey obsidian. It came out really nice.

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Thanks.

[@charlesmckinney3560]

I knew this one was going to be good from looking at the thumbnail!

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Thank you! It was a big nodule so I had to get it on film.

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@@knaptime Yes! And thanks for bringing us along!

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@@charlesmckinney3560 absolutely! Thanks for watching.

[@baalamchissotelo2585]

Me encanta el color de la obsidiana,

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Si, es muy bonita.

[@jonathansmith8291]

A young person sensible enough to wear cut resistant gloves when working with sharper than razors obsidian… count me impressed!

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It cuts deep.

[@chucklearnslithics3751]

Looking good! Someone's been to Glass Buttes recently! 😁

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Thanks! Glass Buttes is the place!

[@juliejulison991]

Always enjoy watching! Keep knapping.

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Thanks Julie! 😊

[@poly-wogbushcraft8643]

Where in the f did you get a piece that big.

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Glass Buttes