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Video: Super sharp edges with flint flaker
AncientTech:
https://youtu.be/AZ0sSkoSwHg
aaron:
Interesting vid, thanks. I thought "flint flaker" was going to be a flaker made of flint, , but it is a tiny antler tip used in an indirect percussion method.
Tower:
There's definitely an art to using that method.
I've tried it a few times when I'm Abo knapping. I just can't seem to hold it right.
It's nice to see it done by someone who knows how.
AncientTech:
--- Quote from: Tower on October 09, 2016, 11:24:35 am ---There's definitely an art to using that method.
I've tried it a few times when I'm Abo knapping. I just can't seem to hold it right.
It's nice to see it done by someone who knows how.
--- End quote ---
Yes, that is right. Also, those little tips have been found by the thousands, in archaeological sites. And, they have been routinely identified as "flakers" for at least one hundred years. The identification comes from use wear patterns such as blunting, faceting, knicks, cuts, scratches, etc. I have photos of such artifacts on my Facebook page, "KnapYucatan".
AncientTech:
--- Quote from: Tower on October 09, 2016, 11:24:35 am ---There's definitely an art to using that method.
I've tried it a few times when I'm Abo knapping. I just can't seem to hold it right.
It's nice to see it done by someone who knows how.
--- End quote ---
Hello Tower, it will be easier for people who see someone do it, to follow in my tracks. For me to learn was quite difficult, because I only had a few historical notes in my head, a theory, and nothing visual to follow.
I put together some videos, with narration, that are designed to help explain the process. I will post them here. Also, Turbo may find this to be of interest.
Take care,
Ben
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