Processing Flint.

[BaileyCluskey]

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know a good technique on processing flint?
I have recently gathered two large flint nodules (each the size of my hands), and I want to make smaller pieces out of them.
This is mainly because I don't want to carry two large nodules in my haversack.
I want numerous pieces of flint so that I can strike them with my fire-steel.

Thanks!

 

[crosslandkelly]

Just smack them with a hammer. Will be a good idea to wear goggle and gloves, and do it outside. Fairly light taps to start, then get stronger.

 

[BaileyCluskey]

Just smack them with a hammer. Will be a good idea to wear goggle and gloves, and do it outside. Fairly light taps to start, then get stronger.

Thank you! I'll try that out now!

 

[bushwacker bob]

Use a big hammer, its sometimes pays to cover it with a dust sheet to stop some of the flyers.