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Lack of abo knappers on youtube?
Mike_H:
Ok, we have AllergicHobbit (JackCrafty) and Iowabow, as well as Jim Winn and flintknapping but that's really it. Well, myself but I am far from proficient enough to teach. Is abo really that taboo in the knapping world or could it be that most abo knappers are of the older generations and don't use the net? It's really depressing to look up abo knapping and not find a lot of folks.
iowabow:
Well I think it is really hard and takes a long time to learn. Marty is amazing and is one of the best. I have learned a ton from him and his videos. Most of my videos are only available through this web site but I can change that if you want. Also if there is something in particular that you would like to see I can make you a movie. That is if I can do it. Don't get this gang on here started on the copper abo thing trust me lol don't go there. :o
iowabow:
It will be like the osage is king post...ding the fights on! Lol
Mike_H:
the lack of videos isn't really the problem, it's the lack of knappers. Each knapper has his or her own style and that is really where we learn, not the actual techniques. Both abo and modern techniques are remarkably similar.
Then again, copper abo does exist. Still need to order some copper nuggets for the experiment but having a hard time finding a place that sells online.
iowabow:
--- Quote from: Mike_H on January 12, 2014, 09:42:32 pm ---the lack of videos isn't really the problem, it's the lack of knappers. Each knapper has his or her own style and that is really where we learn, not the actual techniques. Both abo and modern techniques are remarkably similar.
Then again, copper abo does exist. Still need to order some copper nuggets for the experiment but having a hard time finding a place that sells online.
--- End quote ---
ya I hear ya it would be nice to see more post on here as well but most folks here use modern copper type tools. I often jump over and hit the abo on paleoplanet.
The hardest thing for me was trying to learn reduction with antler.
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