Your striking accuracy is nothing less than phenomenal! The fact that you do it with any size bopper is other-worldly. You have my deepest respect and admiration.
Holy cow, I never thought I'd learn so much in one little video, I want to make a keokuk knife blade too, though it will be a lot smaller, I dont have very big pieces of keokuk but I'll try!
Iv never seen such a big billet😁big hammer stones i seen and have a big one but never seen that size with modern tools but that being said im still a noob knapper and got alot to learn 😊 Do you make all your tools?🙃🙃 im gonna Subscribe and stick around i can learn alot😊
@@EDBO23 your a very good knapper 😊 and bopper I always say billet for some reason 😂 you make pressure flakers to? I struggled without one then I randomly thought a metal tent peg could work but its thin and was hurting my hand so I went and found some dead elder wood to push the peg threw the soft pith so I have more to hold on to😊I'm in no position to buy tools atm so im scavenging 😋🙃🙃
@@EDBO23 im hoping to get some antler soon😊 may try attaching some to a stick see how it feels😊 thank you for taking the time to reply and making great content😊
If you don't mind, can you tell me where you got your leather leg pad, or what it is? I haven't been able to find anything that soft or thick. Thank you for your videos! I made a couple boppers inspired by yours, and they are a good tool.
The Keokuk I get comes from Oklahoma. The Burlington stuff comes more from Illinois. Both are great when heat treated. I don't know anything more specific, sorry.
Another great tutorial. You say you have more control when you hold the blade vrs. supporting it on your thigh, is that because you have better support or because you can control the angle of the strike better or something else?
That's gonna be a matter of preference but for me, I can see what I'm doing better. Also when the blade gets thinner I use finger pressure, trapping and pulling to influence the flaking. Thanks for watching!
HELP! MAKING A KNIFE FROM A BLANK! Somebody please tell me how to fix my blank PLEASE? I just started, did better than I expected however the blank slab I started with the flakes didn't go enough across, so I'm left with the flat unpolished slab in the center of my project! Did I articulate that well enough for someone to bail me out? Is this a fixable situation? Thank you Fam! 👉✌💚👈
Thanks for the videos and taking your time to explain what you are actually doing and why you are doing it . I'm just starting out and your video's help me to understand what it is that I'm actually doing!!!
Your striking accuracy is nothing less than phenomenal! The fact that you do it with any size bopper is other-worldly. You have my deepest respect and admiration.
Your direct percussion accuracy is awesome - the best I've seen. Well done!
Holy cow, I never thought I'd learn so much in one little video, I want to make a keokuk knife blade too, though it will be a lot smaller, I dont have very big pieces of keokuk but I'll try!
I really love your videos on Knapping. Thanks for taking your time. I'm improving greatly because of these videos. God bless.
Flint knappers, we're like 0.01 percent of the population. I feel special 😎
Man....I wish I could do that....Does your wife ever tell you that I wish you loved me like you do those rocks ?
Nice work
Freaking awesome. Dude that is a relic just like is .luv ur napping 👍👍👍👍🦴
Very impressed. You really have a talent for that Thanks for sharing
Boy! You guys that know your stuff SURE are impressive! If I get 1/3 as good As you, I'll consider myself a success. My hat's off to ya sir!
Hi great vid. Where do you find these large copper end caps? I can't find them at Home Deport or Ace Hardware in Arizona. Thanks.
There are businesses that supply plumbers. That's were I get mine. Look for one in your area. You might find some on Amazon . Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your videos cheers 🍻
I love these freaking videos.
That was amazing, Ed!
Iv never seen such a big billet😁big hammer stones i seen and have a big one but never seen that size with modern tools but that being said im still a noob knapper and got alot to learn 😊 Do you make all your tools?🙃🙃 im gonna Subscribe and stick around i can learn alot😊
I make my own boppers. I also abo knapp.
@@EDBO23 your a very good knapper 😊 and bopper I always say billet for some reason 😂 you make pressure flakers to? I struggled without one then I randomly thought a metal tent peg could work but its thin and was hurting my hand so I went and found some dead elder wood to push the peg threw the soft pith so I have more to hold on to😊I'm in no position to buy tools atm so im scavenging 😋🙃🙃
@@wildshadowmatic1571 lately I use antler pieces in wood handles for pressure flakers
@@EDBO23 im hoping to get some antler soon😊 may try attaching some to a stick see how it feels😊 thank you for taking the time to reply and making great content😊
I like that Keokuk,works well,keep the video's coming.
If you don't mind, can you tell me where you got your leather leg pad, or what it is? I haven't been able to find anything that soft or thick. Thank you for your videos! I made a couple boppers inspired by yours, and they are a good tool.
Buffalo hide. May be hard to find but keep looking. Thanks for watching
@@eddiemain9681 Thanks! Will do.
What is the difference between Keokuk and Burlington?
The Keokuk I get comes from Oklahoma. The Burlington stuff comes more from Illinois. Both are great when heat treated. I don't know anything more specific, sorry.
Awesome video EDBO23 that's some technique you have! 🔥
Nice work!
Another great tutorial. You say you have more control when you hold the blade vrs. supporting it on your thigh, is that because you have better support or because you can control the angle of the strike better or something else?
That's gonna be a matter of preference but for me, I can see what I'm doing better. Also when the blade gets thinner I use finger pressure, trapping and pulling to influence the flaking. Thanks for watching!
HELP!
MAKING A KNIFE FROM A BLANK!
Somebody please tell me how to fix my blank PLEASE?
I just started, did better than I expected however the blank slab I started with the flakes didn't go enough across, so I'm left with the flat unpolished slab in the center of my project!
Did I articulate that well enough for someone to bail me out?
Is this a fixable situation?
Thank you Fam!
👉✌💚👈
Sounds like you need to re-bevel the edge and re flake farther. You will lose a little width but that's better than nothing
Great video, very informative, thank you!
Good work.
What an artist......Thanks.
Great video
Bandaged up knuckles sticking out of glove: this is who we are, this is what we do.
New subscriber, I enjoy all your videos.
nice... it seemed to reduce very quickly! Thanks for the video.
Choir
You do a great job at being the rock! I enjoy your craftsmanship and artistry my friend. ♥
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!
Great work mate
Damn! Now that's a bopper!! Great video!
Get you one! See my bopper construction video
@@EDBO23 I got a few I made. They are my favorite tool for reduction by far. I just never seen one quite that big.
Great sequence Ed!
Thank you for taking the time to comment and watch!
Thanks for the videos and taking your time to explain what you are actually doing and why you are doing it . I'm just starting out and your video's help me to understand what it is that I'm actually doing!!!
Thanks for your support!