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DanaM:
What do you guys think? Who would be interested in a monthly knapping article? A "Knappers Corner" if you will :)


Hi Ed

Hope all is well with you and yours. I've noticed on the forum lately that interest in flint knapping has really taken off.
More and more guys wanting to learn another "Primitive Skill" Seems like you start out building a bow which invariably
leads to making arrows, then you want to learn how to knap an arrowhead. This disease we all suffer from is a progressive
and virulent infection with no known cure. One can only treat the symptoms and hope for the best.

I was wondering if there is a possibility of starting a regular flint knapping section in the magazine? Lots of talented knappers
on the website that could be enticed to write an article. Topics could be beginner techniques to advanced techniques, finding suitable
rock, heat treating, spalling, punch notching etc. I think there is more than enough interest to make it a worthwhile endeavor and who
knows maybe pick up some more subscribers in the process. Thanks in advance for any answer.

Sincerely

Dana Montgomery
Manistique, MI

Cromm:
I would and do second that....

cracker:
I like the idea and I third the notion. ;D

Justin Snyder:
I like the idea also. From what I have seen and read over the years, the only thing keeping the magazine from having regular flintknapping articles is the lack of guys submitting articles. There have been some articles in the past along with some on arrows, and other things. Submit some articles and he will have some to print.  ;D

DanaM:
Justin if I knew enough about knapping to write an article I would gladly do so.
I guess I could write one entitled "50 Ways to Shed Blood" or "First Aid for the Beginning Knapper" ;D

Was hoping if some of the experienced knappers would either write articles or contact their friends that aren't on here. Or maybe even
get someone like D.C. Waldorf to untertake such a venture :)

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