flintknapping-for-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.

2 года назад

This video demonstrates how to flintknap landscape stones using the Levallois technique. The presenter explains the importance of using the right tools and techniques, and emphasizes the need for aggressive striking to achieve desired results. They also discuss the different types of flakes that can be produced and their potential uses.

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.