Nice work. It's deceptive to look at an Adena point and then try to recreate it, thinking it is a simple form. The proportions are difficult to get without first understanding the preform stages. It took me several attempts to replicate a proper Robbins Adena, with an accurately proportioned stem and thin blade. The difference between a late archaic stemmed point and a true culturally correct Adena is subtle but it's there.
Nice peice of stone youre working. Ive only worked a couple palm sized flakes of it before. I found an ancient spall about half inch thick and 5or6 inches long of some really high grade Hornstone i think or maybe blue Sonora chert. It was so waxy and beautiful I couldn't help myself but to knap it lol. It turned out great i think. Take a look and tell me what you think. Its a short. 😎🏹
Great production, Silas! and that chert!? perfect for that style of point! Thanks for the lessons!
Appreciate the skilled knapping and educational commentary. 👍
Another great video with the perfect combination of well referenced information and proficient, traditional knapping skills.
Great video.
Just a few days ago I was wondering when there would be a new video, happy to see this!
Nice work. It's deceptive to look at an Adena point and then try to recreate it, thinking it is a simple form. The proportions are difficult to get without first understanding the preform stages. It took me several attempts to replicate a proper Robbins Adena, with an accurately proportioned stem and thin blade. The difference between a late archaic stemmed point and a true culturally correct Adena is subtle but it's there.
Nice peice of stone youre working. Ive only worked a couple palm sized flakes of it before. I found an ancient spall about half inch thick and 5or6 inches long of some really high grade Hornstone i think or maybe blue Sonora chert. It was so waxy and beautiful I couldn't help myself but to knap it lol. It turned out great i think. Take a look and tell me what you think. Its a short. 😎🏹
Wish I would’ve stuck with natural tools when starting out then maybe I’d be better with them