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Knappability Scale?

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nclonghunter:
The scale appears to be fashioned towards what us modern knappers consider to be excellent rock or not. I would agree that different knappers and techniques would change the scale but I think this thread is based on current times.

Ancient Tech, I find it interesting by your own words that you are using a technique of reduction that was "rediscovered" twice in the 19th century. It is assumed or believed that those techniques are exactly what Paleo knappers used because of similar or same results. Once the need for knapping knowledge stopped so did the passing of knowledge and skills, so we are in fact trying to rediscover what is lost and it is not vigorously being studied by most of the world.

It is a wonderful journey and I enjoy it....

caveman2533:
Assuming a technique that was documented twice in the 19th century has anything to do with the methods and techniques that were used thru all cultures and  time is  taking a huge leap.

JackCrafty:
Lets' say that we fast forward however many years it takes to have a complete understanding of flintknapping from every age and from every culture.

How many years will that take?  Well, it's like asking how many licks does it take to get to the center of a toostsi roll pop.

I say three.  That's how long it takes for the average person to learn how to knap well.

mullet:
Are you guys really having fun? ??? Do you put this much thought into making a point that is sharp enough to kill an animal? That is really what they are for. ::)

JackCrafty:
Eddie, you shouldn't beat around the bush like that.  What's your point?   ;)

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