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Muskyman:
Okay I’ve been watching some flint knapping videos and I’m kinda thinking I’d like to try it. So I’m going to need some tools and of course some flint. Thinking I’d like to make some arrows for myself. I’m aware it’s not easy and will take time and practice to learn. I might not even be able to but, I think I’d like to try. So what tools and what type of flint would you recommend.
Most of the videos I’ve watched are Ryan Gill and I know he sells flint. I’ve thought about getting a set of tools from him and some flint. I’m in Ohio and might eventually look into finding some around here but not really sure what I’m looking for. I’ve got a dry, off and on creek that runs through my property and I might take a look around for some chirt back there but will probably buy some first.
Any suggestions?

Muskyman:
Went out back for a few minutes in the rain and grabbed a couple rock chunks probably nothing but thought I’d put a picture on here.

Allyn T:
As a beginner I used stone I found but i would recommend buying quality rock to start. It's much easier to learn if you can tell you made a mistake rather than maybe it was you or maybe the rock sucked. Ryan's prices are kind of high, I'd go to neolithics website or flintknappingsupplies. Also 2 really good YouTube channels are freeze cracked and gulf coast knapping

Muskyman:
I’ll look at those sites Allyn, thanks. I think I’ve already been on flintknappingsupplies site. What are must have tools to start. Could I make them?

Allyn T:
Bare minimum would be a pressure flaker, pad, and a bopper. Oh and abraider but you could find rock to use for abrading.

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