I don't know if this comment is worth much to you at all, and I don't comment often but this one was great!!! The first time I saw "reverse work" in knapping was in the mountains of Belize by an indigenous replication artisan who made (he has passed away) Myan eccentric flint ceremonial knapping. I really look forward to seeing you do more of this type of work. I think sometimes you might just be "channeling" the "old ones" with the work you do...or...as my grandmother would say, "your blood-memory is very strong!" Thanks again for a great video!!!
You're very welcome. It's very interesting that you witnessed a Mayan eccentric being made with the reverse indirect technique. That knowledge could change the way we view ancient flintknapping in the Americas.
@@KnapperJackCrafty I have felt for decades, since learning some of the more advanced methods from Errett (i.e. E. Callahan PhD) that this field of study in traditional life skills is less understood than what many "academics" fully realize. Like most topics in the realm of traditional and indigenous life skills, we have forgotten more than we know but we are "relearning them" because of the efforts of those like yourself...Thanks again for a great channel...
nice job with the antler, it works pretty good. You've really come a long ways over the years. I remember giving you a hard time, but I can't argue with your results when you go abo. Well done.
As a natural tools fan, I am more than happy to wait.... even though I can fast forward :) Thinking up an email to send to you soon. I made a trip to Vermont this past weekend and have a few questions/thoughts I'd like to share privately. Only had a day of free time to get around otherwise I might have tried to contact you whilst out and about. I was up there for a music gig and had a day of free time. Came home with some interesting stuff! Quick afterthought: Do you think this could work as an reverse pressure flaking application as well? Holding the stone and pushing the edge you want to flake.
What about a stone punch? Slate or basalt or even flint? I recently saw a sample of quartzite carving using a wood mallet and a small flint "scraper/adze" looking thing. The guy just tapped the flint with the wood and it was remarkably effective.
As far as stone punches are concerned, knappers can adapt to using ANY material. So, yes, a stone punch can be used. However, the smaller the stone striker, the easier it is to break it and cause it to become ineffective. I've broken small stone punches with as little as two hits, for example.
@@KnapperJackCrafty that's a good point. The only stone I can think of that would survive for long is jade. It's just tough as nails. I do plan to experiment with this reverse indirect on my obsidian. I'll let you know how it goes.
Love this channel.
I don't know if this comment is worth much to you at all, and I don't comment often but this one was great!!! The first time I saw "reverse work" in knapping was in the mountains of Belize by an indigenous replication artisan who made (he has passed away) Myan eccentric flint ceremonial knapping. I really look forward to seeing you do more of this type of work. I think sometimes you might just be "channeling" the "old ones" with the work you do...or...as my grandmother would say, "your blood-memory is very strong!" Thanks again for a great video!!!
You're very welcome. It's very interesting that you witnessed a Mayan eccentric being made with the reverse indirect technique. That knowledge could change the way we view ancient flintknapping in the Americas.
@@KnapperJackCrafty I have felt for decades, since learning some of the more advanced methods from Errett (i.e. E. Callahan PhD) that this field of study in traditional life skills is less understood than what many "academics" fully realize. Like most topics in the realm of traditional and indigenous life skills, we have forgotten more than we know but we are "relearning them" because of the efforts of those like yourself...Thanks again for a great channel...
I'm pretty sure that is the way the E-notched Thebes were made.
Actually kinda interesting. I'll have to try it out.
On the antlers you could try a pencil sharpener.
Interesting idea. I haven't heard of that one.
Tried the heat treat with Wiltshire flint 200C for 3hours, Knapps better but more step fractures and diving, think it’s angle of strike problem.
Nice
I think this could be the answer for a lot of the "how did they do that with antler?" Or at least one good answer.
Yup
nice job with the antler, it works pretty good. You've really come a long ways over the years. I remember giving you a hard time, but I can't argue with your results when you go abo. Well done.
Thanks!
"hed, just as it sounds, h-e-a-d."
i love you anglophones... 🤣
As a natural tools fan, I am more than happy to wait.... even though I can fast forward :)
Thinking up an email to send to you soon. I made a trip to Vermont this past weekend and have a few questions/thoughts I'd like to share privately. Only had a day of free time to get around otherwise I might have tried to contact you whilst out and about. I was up there for a music gig and had a day of free time. Came home with some interesting stuff!
Quick afterthought: Do you think this could work as an reverse pressure flaking application as well? Holding the stone and pushing the edge you want to flake.
The reverse pressure flaking can work if you're strong enough. That's the main problem. The other problem is flakes flying up into your face.
What about a stone punch? Slate or basalt or even flint? I recently saw a sample of quartzite carving using a wood mallet and a small flint "scraper/adze" looking thing. The guy just tapped the flint with the wood and it was remarkably effective.
Do you have a link?
As far as stone punches are concerned, knappers can adapt to using ANY material. So, yes, a stone punch can be used. However, the smaller the stone striker, the easier it is to break it and cause it to become ineffective. I've broken small stone punches with as little as two hits, for example.
@@KnapperJackCrafty that's a good point. The only stone I can think of that would survive for long is jade. It's just tough as nails. I do plan to experiment with this reverse indirect on my obsidian. I'll let you know how it goes.
@@KnapperJackCrafty I can send you my email address.
I keep expecting him to come out with a laser notching system next.
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The Copper looks like Brass
I'll find some brass so I can compare on video.
Wonder how that would function for sharpening if you walked it down the edge
Pretty much the same as downward pressure with a pressure flaker.