Flint Knapping - The Thinning Game Using Isolated Platforms

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  • Опубліковано 15 гру 2024

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  • @My-Nickel
    @My-Nickel Рік тому +1

    I watch a lot of flint napping videos, and I got to say that I like your channel by far the best, so I give you a genuine Thank you, sir!

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your support!

  • @chucklearnslithics3751
    @chucklearnslithics3751 3 роки тому +3

    Not only do I wish I had your knapping abilities, but your teaching ability. So good.

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much for your support! Just never give up. I took many breaks but have been working at it for over 42 years. Soon time to quit...

    • @chucklearnslithics3751
      @chucklearnslithics3751 3 роки тому

      @@EDBO23 sounds like you're just getting started then. Don't be a quitter! 😉

  • @JohnMartin-ze8cf
    @JohnMartin-ze8cf 3 роки тому +2

    The best instructional flint knapping video of all.....Thanks.

  • @bracoop2
    @bracoop2 5 місяців тому +1

    I never understood the term “isolated platform” before but you showed it slowly and precisely I thank you so much!

  • @miguelbinha
    @miguelbinha 2 роки тому +2

    This is the best teaching video by far for me.

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching!

  • @georgepretnick4460
    @georgepretnick4460 5 місяців тому +1

    Eddy, This is your best video ever. Please post more videos soon. Big fan here.

  • @chrisg514
    @chrisg514 6 місяців тому

    As experienced as you are I love the surprise when the flake goes edge-to-edge. Just shows every day is a school day.
    As usual, great quality video.

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  6 місяців тому

      Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

  • @jerrymollere1818
    @jerrymollere1818 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your instructional videos. I have learned so much from watching your videos. All is explained very well
    I would like to learn about the angles you have talked about. Also your heat treating methods. Thanks

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  2 роки тому

      Look on Amazon for books by DC waldorf flintknapping. Thanks for watching!

  • @gregdavis7766
    @gregdavis7766 3 роки тому +2

    Your skills are legendary sir. I've been trying to steer away from indirect percusion for I just don't find it as enjoyable as good ole direct. This video helps very much.

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  3 роки тому

      Thank you for your support!

  • @poly-wogbushcraft8643
    @poly-wogbushcraft8643 3 роки тому +1

    Love ur boppers. Made me sum they are everywhere u said they were.patton those that's ur great idea.cudos to you.love u luv ur channel. Keep on keeping on.👍🤗

  • @JohnMartin-ze8cf
    @JohnMartin-ze8cf 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video.....Excellent teacher....Thanks.

  • @frankharmuth1355
    @frankharmuth1355 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you VERY much for sharing your techniques & tools at the Brown Bear knap in. I’m just getting started but really helped me understand how to make a flake. Going to make some of your style boppers and put your lessons to use. Thanks again.

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  3 роки тому

      You are so welcome. I wish you a wonderful journey in knapping!

  • @timvavak3056
    @timvavak3056 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for another great video, the camera angle you use on your videos has really helped me, I can see the direction you're hitting .

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      @mitchellrocky3847 3 роки тому

      @Franco Bryant instablaster :)

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      @francobryant5768 3 роки тому

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      @francobryant5768 3 роки тому

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    • @mitchellrocky3847
      @mitchellrocky3847 3 роки тому

      @Franco Bryant You are welcome :D

  • @MichaelGomezwestlightaerials
    @MichaelGomezwestlightaerials 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice video. Will for sure try out try this method.

  • @jarlsoars1150
    @jarlsoars1150 3 роки тому +1

    So it seems using a proportionately large bopper helps, but you'd probably have to be extra careful not to impart too much force/shock into such a small piece. Great demo, thanks!

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  3 роки тому

      Remember the caps are hollow. No lead. Force is controlled more by swing speed. Thanks for watching!

  • @damlynch1535
    @damlynch1535 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks verry helpful been doing a little knaping here and their sinse the 80s but never had any instruction read a one page explanation about it and destroyed some rock but managed to make nice pieces pressure flaking now I hope to make those thin flakes if I can find some rock what state do you live?

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  3 роки тому +1

      I have to buy all my rock. My favorite right now is heat treated Buffalo River chert from Tennessee and I like flint ridge flint alot.

  • @freeman9479
    @freeman9479 3 роки тому +1

    Impressive skills

  • @JohnMartin-ze8cf
    @JohnMartin-ze8cf 3 роки тому +2

    It looks like you are using a 1 1/2 inch cap on a long pvc handle .....would the short 4-5 inch bopper with 1 1/2 caps on both sides work as well ?

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  3 роки тому

      I don't really like caps on both ends. I tried that in the hammer videos. 6 to 8 inches for handles is best. See bopper construction video. Thanks

  • @poly-wogbushcraft8643
    @poly-wogbushcraft8643 3 роки тому +1

    Hope everything is well with u an family in these trying times.😷

  • @joeyhill5498
    @joeyhill5498 2 роки тому +1

    Mr. Eddie, what state are you in? Also, do you get your materials that you work with, or go out and collect it?

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  2 роки тому

      I am in Alabama now but I did collect rocks in Mississippi years ago

    • @briandixon9959
      @briandixon9959 2 роки тому

      @@EDBO23are u in north alabama?

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  2 роки тому

      Yes

    • @briandixon9959
      @briandixon9959 Рік тому +1

      @@EDBO23 I have made me some of the unweighted boppers that you use and i really like them. Really enjoy your videos and have learned a lot from you.

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  Рік тому

      Alabama. Mostly buy rock at knapins. Collected ms gravel years ago and still working some of that.

  • @abeserna2277
    @abeserna2277 3 роки тому +1

    Where can one buy some Buffalo and Georgetown

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  3 роки тому

      Buffalo river is pretty rare lately. Georgetown is expensive but available from many online flintknapping websites

    • @abeserna2277
      @abeserna2277 3 роки тому

      @@EDBO23 would you be willing to sell a 6-8” Buffalo biface

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  3 роки тому

      @@abeserna2277 sorry, I don't do any selling. Thank you for watching !

    • @abeserna2277
      @abeserna2277 3 роки тому

      @@EDBO23 ok no problem ty for the videos you’re a great instructor

  • @benstrelo7805
    @benstrelo7805 3 роки тому +1

    Is that Keokuk Or Burlington

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  3 роки тому

      Chert from Tennessee I believe

  • @jamesfulwood5691
    @jamesfulwood5691 Рік тому

    Maybe I can not see the angle correctly but it appears the nipple you make is higher then the flake you are running? It was my understanding the nipple should be just below the center of the flake being removed? Confused

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  Рік тому

      See if you can find Waldorf's book. The art of flint knapping. It will help alot

  • @Ateesh6782
    @Ateesh6782 4 роки тому +1

    It looks like sometimes you get away with hitting a nipple above the center line/plane: is that just camera distortion or is that just... skill?

    • @EDBO23
      @EDBO23  4 роки тому +2

      Remember from the start of the video I kind of formed a edge all around pretty much in the center plane. So at least at the start of the video most of the nipples are actually very close to the center - not above. Knapping for 43 years helps also!

    • @Ateesh6782
      @Ateesh6782 4 роки тому +1

      @@EDBO23 Thank you for the clarification - so it is like this: physics plus skills work miracles. :) Thanks!

  • @Dougarrowhead
    @Dougarrowhead 3 роки тому +1

    Are you married to two women?