Thank you Jimmy. I've watched many, many videos on knapping and this series helped me understand the process better than any other. I finally know what I've been doing wrong. I really appreciate you taking the time to make this. Don't listen to arrogant nay-sayers like Larry. This was incredibly informing.
awesome post. I really like how you explain all of the situations we might face as beginners, then show us what they look like and how to take care of it.
Thank you for these videos. They are very instructional and educational. The problem I've been having is thinning obsidian and this helps. I use copper and will need to refine my technique.
Traditionsl flint was using organic materiald. Bone, stone, antler, hoof, & horn.6k years sgo they began to smelt making copper tools. Most returned to the materials provided. Could this have been a spiritual connection?
I found a few arrow heads in north cali (orange grove) almost perfect I mean it was aerodynamic with rotation of arrow was definitely a major forethought in their design and it was to a needle point
Yes, he uses something called a recess platform rather than abrading when he pressure flakes. See these two series where he discusses the topic. th-cam.com/video/z4Ke0YqqXA0/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/8vYKWww4Lmw/w-d-xo.html
How do you hold it so you don't snap it in half. I'm new and when I get to the base, I more than likely will snap the whole thing in half. I turn the tip into a smaller point but all that work to just snap in half. I must be holding it wrong. Advice is welcome.
Hey Jack, figured Id answer. Three biggest reasons your pieces break in half are #1 that you are flaking too high on the platform (flake below center) #2 Your piece is thinner in the middle than at the ends... Your blade should always be a little thicker in the middle, this keeps the piece from bending when you send a shock-wave into it. #3 Dont send flakes lengthwise, especially at the base. When your piece gets thinner it is very risky to send flakes from base to tip. Send flakes from side to side. Hope that helps, check out my channel, ill have some knapping videos up soon.
As a professional writer who started his career in television, I feel obligated to point out that this is useless to beginners who don't understand what you're doing. Each move needs to be explained, including non-technical terms and the camera needs to be positioned for extreme closeups. Watching hands and arms move without being able to see tight-closeup detail is a waste of time for myself and others seeking to learn the techniques. To make a comparison, you'rs showing how a child learns to run but first you need to show the child how to take individual baby steps.
I couldn't agree more. I assume the viewer already has a basic understanding of flintknapping before I make a video. There is an enormous amount of information available on the subject. Perhaps in a few year some of what I've shown will ring a bell. On the other hand, perhaps I need to make a beginners series. I would recommend to you two videos. However, you will have to buy them as they are not free on youtube. The first is Craig Ratzat's "Caught Knapping." the second is D.C. Waldorf's "The art of Flintknapping." Good luck.
If a person cannot follow along without "every move being explained" then maybe they need to go back to kindergarten. Pay attention, follow along closely and do a little research on the topic of choice before starting your project.
Thank you Jimmy. I've watched many, many videos on knapping and this series helped me understand the process better than any other. I finally know what I've been doing wrong. I really appreciate you taking the time to make this. Don't listen to arrogant nay-sayers like Larry. This was incredibly informing.
What an awesome series. That is some skill taking a spall down to a finished point. Thanks for posting this.
awesome post. I really like how you explain all of the situations we might face as beginners, then show us what they look like and how to take care of it.
Thank you for these videos. They are very instructional and educational. The problem I've been having is thinning obsidian and this helps. I use copper and will need to refine my technique.
Great instructions I thought and I only have basic skills. Look forward to seeing more
That was an amazing series, Jimmy!
Thank you for making videos!
Traditionsl flint was using organic materiald. Bone, stone, antler, hoof, & horn.6k years sgo they began to smelt making copper tools. Most returned to the materials provided. Could this have been a spiritual connection?
I found a few arrow heads in north cali (orange grove) almost perfect I mean it was aerodynamic with rotation of arrow was definitely a major forethought in their design and it was to a needle point
Did you stop flintknapping? You haven't posted anything in years. I like your videos
would like to see more ishi point knapping
Is there a reason you Knapp upwards right before you Knapp downwards to get the chip?
Yes, he uses something called a recess platform rather than abrading when he pressure flakes. See these two series where he discusses the topic. th-cam.com/video/z4Ke0YqqXA0/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/8vYKWww4Lmw/w-d-xo.html
How do you hold it so you don't snap it in half. I'm new and when I get to the base, I more than likely will snap the whole thing in half. I turn the tip into a smaller point but all that work to just snap in half. I must be holding it wrong. Advice is welcome.
Hey Jack, figured Id answer. Three biggest reasons your pieces break in half are #1 that you are flaking too high on the platform (flake below center) #2 Your piece is thinner in the middle than at the ends... Your blade should always be a little thicker in the middle, this keeps the piece from bending when you send a shock-wave into it. #3 Dont send flakes lengthwise, especially at the base. When your piece gets thinner it is very risky to send flakes from base to tip. Send flakes from side to side. Hope that helps, check out my channel, ill have some knapping videos up soon.
Very instructive videos, thanks.
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Nicely Done!!!
Thank you nice job
I didn't even know you had a TH-cam channel lol I follow you on Instagram though.
Indian or Native American.
Nice point :-)
As a professional writer who started his career in television, I feel obligated to point out that this is useless to beginners who don't understand what you're doing. Each move needs to be explained, including non-technical terms and the camera needs to be positioned for extreme closeups. Watching hands and arms move without being able to see tight-closeup detail is a waste of time for myself and others seeking to learn the techniques. To make a comparison, you'rs showing how a child learns to run but first you need to show the child how to take individual baby steps.
I couldn't agree more. I assume the viewer already has a basic understanding of flintknapping before I make a video. There is an enormous amount of information available on the subject. Perhaps in a few year some of what I've shown will ring a bell. On the other hand, perhaps I need to make a beginners series. I would recommend to you two videos. However, you will have to buy them as they are not free on youtube. The first is Craig Ratzat's "Caught Knapping." the second is D.C. Waldorf's "The art of Flintknapping." Good luck.
If a person cannot follow along without "every move being explained" then maybe they need to go back to kindergarten. Pay attention, follow along closely and do a little research on the topic of choice before starting your project.
I pay a lot of money for this
are u a partner? 12 minute video?
Zekeyo37
if you can't say something nice....