flint-knapping-beginners

6 лет назад

This video focuses on the concept of platforms in flintknapping, a technique used to create predictable flakes from a stone. The presenter demonstrates how to identify and use platforms to create flakes for various purposes, including arrowheads. They also discuss the importance of dulling sharp edges to create a more stable platform.

1 год назад

This video is the first in a series for beginners on flintknapping. The instructor, Black Knife, covers the basics of pressure flaking, including safety precautions, tool selection, and technique. They demonstrate how to create a platform and take flakes, emphasizing the importance of ridges and a convex surface for longer flakes.