flint knapping

[primitive man]

hi guys was justb wondering how many people did flint knapping here and if you would post some pics of the kit and the things that youve made. many thanks alex

 

[crwydryny]

I don't exsactly do flint knapping as flint is hard to find where I live but I do do it with bit of obsidian (which I have lots of) from which I've made small saws, a few arrow heads and small knives unfortunatly I'm limited due to the size of the chunks I can find (which are rarly more than 2-3 inches in diameter) but are good for practicing the skills needed for the task at hand.

 

[spiritofold]

Lookup the "my flint knife" thread, near to the end of the thread theres pix of my knapping kit and a few other bits i made....

Andy >>>>>-----------------------------------<>

 

[Grooveski]

I bust up rock on occasion but not often enough to have really got to grips with it. My gear is just the usual assortment of pebbles, sandstone and bits of antler. I'd recommend a thigh belt though, the thicker the better, wide at the leg-whacking spot. It sure cut down on the pain factor.

 

[Exbomz]

The points in the picture are, starting with the barbed and tanged point at the 12 o’clock position:

Petrified Wood (US), Mozarkite (US), Striped Flint (France), Mookite jasper (Australia), Novaculite (US), Norfolk flint, Clear Chalcedony, Sard, Obsidian (US), Blue bottle glass (Boots the Chemist), Bruneau jasper (US), Agate, Agate, Johnnite, Centre: Black and white chalcedony.

As to kit - hard hammer, soft hammer, hand & lap pad (leather) and pressure flaker.
Cheers

 

[primitive man]

nice points there mate will have to post some pics of mine soon.

alex

 

[Gyro]

Come to the Norfolk coast; some of the best flint in the country is here...

 

[mick miller]

Hello, I try with limited success. I have managed one or two arrowheads along with blades but I break far more than I complete.

It's one of those hobbies that I like for its minimal kit requirements, although I feel it'll be many more years before I get to grips with it!

 

[spiritofold]

I try and keep up with an hour or so each day. Just messing around you improve. Work on your strike angles and platform preperation. You will get there!

Andy >>>>>-----------------------------------<>

 

[Shewie]

Great work Exbomz - very impressive sir