I took an Anthropology course and we barely touched on spearheads and arrow heads. We didnt really go over how to make them but they showed us some of the end results and that you could do it with a rock. I'm glad to see someone demonstrate the making of a spearhead :D
I just found my first piece of chert under a bridge the other day. After watching videos like this I realized I’ve picked plenty of them out of the fields on the farm over the years. I just want to make a fire starter kit with it at this point. It’s really enjoyable seeing you use your skill set like this, thanks for making the video!
Occasionally, not often enough for those results though. I've done a few out of finished bottles of whisky and they're passable haha. Using thick copper wire for the smaller flakes and an antler for the shaping I got off Ebay. I've been watching a few different videos but you actually explain as to why you're hitting certain spots, you've taught me a few things tonight (from the Uk and it's currently 2:52 am)
Actually, when you grind the sharp edges, it creates a platform, decreasing the chance of a step fracture, which is much harder to flake off. Nice work though, you are advanced and skilled at a lost art. Have a great day. 😁
Steal hammer is btw too hard , your chip will have , no thin Ness and they won't travel . You can rough form with a hard stone or I guess a hammer , but shatter cones all over , step fractures from to much energy transferred ... And end whip is gonna snap it in half...go back and do it , then show me the point. It isn't easy , with the best of raw material , easy to say ,,,, show me
Those flakes make great flints for my flintlock...thanks for the detailed ...literally, "blow by blow" tutorial...practise makes perfect...but knowing the basics is so neccesary to get stsrted...thank you!
Holy moly!!! Here I am thinking, right, you're gonna end up with something that MAYBE could pass as similar to Arrowhead. But then BAM!! That last pic had the impact of meteor slamming Earth. You're a JEDI
Wasn't sure I wanted to do napping, but after finding out I get to use a tool called a Bopper, I'm sold. Rocks better watch out, once I'm boppin I ain't stopping till I'm poppin with my ichy stick. Whoooo Copper Bopper time baby.
@@xero4413 Civilization takes up only a very small part of the world. If you ever find yourself outside of it and you have no knife, this is pretty much the only way to make one.
Great video very informative and you make it look easy I'm sure if I try it I would just make a big peice of flint into a smaller pieces of flint. Thank for a great video.
Wow, didn't know there was so much science behind all of it. If I had tried that before, I'd just have hit the stone and hoped something good would flake off by pure chance :D
Very impressive indeed my good man. To think of all the minutes even hours I wasted watching all the countless other guys videos. Not that they weren't good just they weren't nearly as freaking awesome as yours. I'm thinking you may have been a professor or instructor or something of that ilk? I never entertained the thought of subscribing to any channel period until I saw this and the speed arrowhead making you posted with "Blue " and "Molly" . Thanks so much for what you do. You've given me renewed interest in the flint knapping arts and hobby. Sincerely Dude thanks
He's done this before, he has experience, he knows the techniques and the tools, and how to use them... And yet you can SEE him shaking everytime he's about to strike... that's gotta say something about flintknapping.
Victorinoxj use your hands for precision work like this, constantly changing grip and position, squeezing a tool and a rock the entire time the hands and forearms will start to fatigue and tremble like his.
Bro this is perfect for me. Me and my dad wanna build a bigger shed but first we gotta get rid of all of the rubble on the floor. there are easily over 20 peices of rock just like urs. Imma make 20 spears!!!
Really great rock to work with Greg,I just made my nicest point ever with Keokuk,infact my best 2 points with it,wish we had that rock here in the Adirondacks will trade our Valley Knauderack,Esopus and Onondaga chert anyday for that gold nugget rock.Please more videos Greg...
A good friend of mine is an accomplished flintnapper. He lives in Cash, Texas which is near Greenville. He has been knapping for many years and has produced some incredible pieces. He has even produced a very authentic looking Clovis point. I wonder if you may have heard of him?? His initials are J. M.???
Well, the brain knows that within every blow there will be pain and maybe blood. That is why his hands shake, he has experience and knows what to do, and his body knows it is going to hurt.
I'm going to watch this, but can't help but think about the recent study that showed men's beards have more microorganisms living in them than dog fur. I hope you shampoo that thing everyday.
I took an Anthropology course and we barely touched on spearheads and arrow heads. We didnt really go over how to make them but they showed us some of the end results and that you could do it with a rock. I'm glad to see someone demonstrate the making of a spearhead :D
I just found my first piece of chert under a bridge the other day. After watching videos like this I realized I’ve picked plenty of them out of the fields on the farm over the years. I just want to make a fire starter kit with it at this point. It’s really enjoyable seeing you use your skill set like this, thanks for making the video!
I am enthralled I have always wondered how primitive man made Flint tools and I was not disappointed. Such a fascinating video
Hands down the best instructional knapping video I´ve ever watched!
Great video up until the end which you left out....most important part!
That is the nicest knapping video I have seen in a while. So much precision in those strikes and a brilliant end result. +1 sub!
Jakk Walker thank you for your kind words! do you flintknap?
Occasionally, not often enough for those results though. I've done a few out of finished bottles of whisky and they're passable haha. Using thick copper wire for the smaller flakes and an antler for the shaping I got off Ebay. I've been watching a few different videos but you actually explain as to why you're hitting certain spots, you've taught me a few things tonight (from the Uk and it's currently 2:52 am)
Watch jack crafty platforms on flint
I have watched a lot of videos on this subject and I have to say this has got to be the best I have seen yet. Well done and thank you so much
I just learned more in this one video than all the others I've watched put together. Thanks you the man.
Thank you so much for showing us that platform and explaining how you were applying the force. I found this very helpful
Actually, when you grind the sharp edges, it creates a platform, decreasing the chance of a step fracture, which is much harder to flake off. Nice work though, you are advanced and skilled at a lost art. Have a great day. 😁
He said that numerous times during the video.
🤓
I did this using a rag, a round headed hammer, and a screwdriver. I was successful even though I've never done it before :3
Steal hammer is btw too hard , your chip will have , no thin Ness and they won't travel . You can rough form with a hard stone or I guess a hammer , but shatter cones all over , step fractures from to much energy transferred ... And end whip is gonna snap it in half...go back and do it , then show me the point. It isn't easy , with the best of raw material , easy to say ,,,, show me
I used two rocks. The tip broke off and I failed, but I got very close.
Great job
Those flakes make great flints for my flintlock...thanks for the detailed ...literally, "blow by blow" tutorial...practise makes perfect...but knowing the basics is so neccesary to get stsrted...thank you!
odin shows mortals how to make godly spears... cool.
Very good instructions thank you you're a good teacher
Holy moly!!! Here I am thinking, right, you're gonna end up with something that MAYBE could pass as similar to Arrowhead. But then BAM!! That last pic had the impact of meteor slamming Earth. You're a JEDI
Wasn't sure I wanted to do napping, but after finding out I get to use a tool called a Bopper, I'm sold.
Rocks better watch out, once I'm boppin I ain't stopping till I'm poppin with my ichy stick.
Whoooo Copper Bopper time baby.
That was really cool. Thank you for sharing an ancient skill.
I admire your patience and commitment to the final product. Amazing and you are clearly experienced with the process!
Great video and content...one of the best I've seen. Thanks so much for the speed up in parts to keep from being bored to death!! You're the best!
Best video on this I have seen. Finally finished my knife with this info.
Thank you!
amazing craftmanship. You made that look easy!
An incredibly important skill/profession even today, very underappreciated and underestimated.
Very good job btw thanks for sharing
T H how the hell is this incredibly important
@@xero4413 hope to god you will never have to see
@@xero4413 Civilization takes up only a very small part of the world.
If you ever find yourself outside of it and you have no knife, this is pretty much the only way to make one.
cool beard..
Gimli.
Yeah I would never have such a cool beard...
Appears to be STEEL WOOL
He look like a dwarf
@@phonetube1279 bro this is a 2 year old comment wtf
That’s so cool thank you for teaching me I can’t wait to start doing this awesome art
Like your videos Greg. All meat and potatoes and your techniques are easily followed. Thanks and looking forward to more.
Beautiful this is truly an art form
Great video very informative and you make it look easy I'm sure if I try it I would just make a big peice of flint into a smaller pieces of flint. Thank for a great video.
Your workmanship is awesome
Wow, didn't know there was so much science behind all of it. If I had tried that before, I'd just have hit the stone and hoped something good would flake off by pure chance :D
I noticed how you use your leg against the back of your forearm to assist. 😊 Grate lesson. Thank you for your time.
you are a great teacher.
I'm called Greg and that beard is mighty
Thanks dude!
Pecos Hank mmm
Naturally someone like you would be here lol
I like the vibes
And the adetude and natural feel
Very impressive indeed my good man. To think of all the minutes even hours I wasted watching all the countless other guys videos. Not that they weren't good just they weren't nearly as freaking awesome as yours. I'm thinking you may have been a professor or instructor or something of that ilk? I never entertained the thought of subscribing to any channel period until I saw this and the speed arrowhead making you posted with "Blue " and "Molly" . Thanks so much for what you do. You've given me renewed interest in the flint knapping arts and hobby. Sincerely Dude thanks
Is it just me or is this so satisfying!
Dude! Your videos are great! Great work!
I learned so much, thank you mate!
Now I just have to locate flint, since I live in Balkans it shouldn't be that hard to find!
Very good video and narration. Thank you for sharing.
Great skills and I love the audio of what/why your doing. Outstanding!
Wow I’ve always wanted to flintknap now I know how I love the video ❤️
I'd say when it comes to flint knapping, you're a fighter pilot, while I'm a kite flyer. Well done!
I really appreciate that you are willing to get hurt for our entertainment and learning keep it up.
Too Cool! Nice craftmanship
Beautiful piece!
If I'm ever stuck in the wilderness, I have you to thank for surviving
He's done this before, he has experience, he knows the techniques and the tools, and how to use them...
And yet you can SEE him shaking everytime he's about to strike... that's gotta say something about flintknapping.
Victorinoxj use your hands for precision work like this, constantly changing grip and position, squeezing a tool and a rock the entire time the hands and forearms will start to fatigue and tremble like his.
The alcoholism is strong in this one, hence the trembling.
He isnt shaking because he is scared. Some people try to make something out of nothing.
Nice work buddy and great video. Learned a lot form it thanks.
Definitivamente es increible lo que haces. en este momento me incorporo como tu suscriptor.
Nicely done 😎
Great work!
Beautiful spear point
So nice to see such craftsmanship
Thanks for posting. Great job on the spear point !
I worked with an Indian while living in Florida every day at lunch he would set and make arrowheads that he sold in yard sales.
Thanks for the video I tryed doing this by myself didn't go well I broke in half each time but now I got it
Nice to see you saving the larger flakes for further use. Too many guys just toss them away.
Bro this is perfect for me. Me and my dad wanna build a bigger shed but first we gotta get rid of all of the rubble on the floor. there are easily over 20 peices of rock just like urs. Imma make 20 spears!!!
This is great! Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to try this.
you are so good at doing thes you make great videos 👍👍👍👍👍
You: makes spearhead from rock with hours of work
Me: (an intellectual) sharpens stick with sharp rock I found.
Wow, some talented work youve done! Great video!
this is what kids should be learning in school don't forget our roots.
That's pulp Craftmanship!
Good job! Mine start out big, but usually break half way though, so they end up small!
That was indeed beautiful work!
Thanks for the video you explain the process really well
I don’t know who this is but I like him already
That copper bopper does a good job.
This is such a fun skill and practice to learn. Even doing it brings you closer to our ancestors who did this as well.
really cool. now i wanna try one! Next time i come out your way, we are gunna vlog my horrible attempt!
Really great rock to work with Greg,I just made my nicest point ever with Keokuk,infact my best 2 points with it,wish we had that rock here in the Adirondacks will trade our Valley Knauderack,Esopus and Onondaga chert anyday for that gold nugget rock.Please more videos Greg...
phrotojoe I grew up in upstate New York so I know that rock! I buy this from neolithics.com
Coooooool! Didn’t know to aim for those platforms. Thanks! Keep it up sir
I knapp using Mechanix gloves... keeps down on the whole leaking blood out of my fingers and hands bit... lol
Is knapper's insurance available - like, to cover blood loss? 😷
Wow...Incredible knapping skills
Now that's a god of war beard
Beautiful Spearhead awesome video very intuitive amazing skill to have.
Gloves do be protectin hands doee
good one I made a few arrow head a one Speer out of glass but don't have rocks for spear yet
Watching you hit that rock is so satisfying thank you for showing us
A good friend of mine is an accomplished flintnapper. He lives in Cash, Texas which is near Greenville. He has been knapping for many years and has produced some incredible pieces. He has even produced a very authentic looking Clovis point. I wonder if you may have heard of him?? His initials are J. M.???
You have a steady hand..good vid..
Stunning creation !!
Cool stuff! Looks like it's a really inexpensive hobby to get into
Damn! Nice work there.
found a projectile point in a creek and was wondering how it may have been made. enjoyed watching you work!
Well, the brain knows that within every blow there will be pain and maybe blood. That is why his hands shake, he has experience and knows what to do, and his body knows it is going to hurt.
Smooth Dude, awesome!!!
Great Video !
I have to agree with others. Excellent tutorial. SS/SS- Stan
Stunning work
Well this waz a learning episode friend
Beautiful job, fella. Miigwech for sharing...
Gloves: Am I a joke to you
Nu nice job man!
The end was a little bit abrupt. Would have loved to see the final steps as well!
Thx for sharing!
Had to have time for peace pipe
I am inspired to grow a full beard now.
Who else has to watch this for school or Oklahoma history
You make it look so EASY! lol!
Helios Sky I've been doing it for years. Haha
I'm going to watch this, but can't help but think about the recent study that showed men's beards have more microorganisms living in them than dog fur. I hope you shampoo that thing everyday.
You look like a nice guy