You are so such a master of the art of flint napping, but what is exquisite is ability to provide a story, history and and articulate what you are doing as you are surgically revealing what you set out to create from stone....Wow!!!!...just amazing...thank you!!!
This was wonderful, Will! Your narrative and exhibition of the craft was quite special. You have a way of bringing the remote past into the present giving folks the opportunity to see our world in a different way.
Hey, Will! My grandmother told me often to "Steal a trade with your eyes". That young fella sittin' next to ya may well be one of your successors in the trade; he's watchin' closely. lol
I really appreciate these ancient craft skills you have, and you're so right about that arrowhead sending the imagination through history back, this is such a great channel for watching and learning, and it really draws me into trying to live a more peaceful and basic way of life.,thanks
Catching up with with your latest vids Will after returning from my Highland's road trip. The Orkney's are a truly magical place that I most definitely have to visit again to explore some more. Was lucky enough to be there for the final few days of this year's dig at the Ness of Brodgar. WOW, amazing......... Unfortunately couldn't manage to see the tomb of the sea eagles but I'll save that for next time, great vids Will Cheers for your excellent content
You can see that first large flake You took being used as a butchering tool back in the day . The edge on it looked razor sharp. I never tire of watching you knapping , I've learnt so much . Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You don't need flint. Johnstone works really well and you can find those in modern dump sites. "John' stone... 'john' as in the loo or toilet. the ceramic of the tank/tank lid knaps quite well.
Glass also knaps pretty well. I've made some nice arrow heads from the bottoms of beer bottles. search for beer bottle arrow heads for vids on how to do it.
Will sir, you put off the best vibes mate. Your enthusiasm for your work is contagious. I've never considered Flint napping or anything like that but I am happy to watch you have a go. Very cool man. Btw your storytime series was the best. Great channel homie.
Wow! I still cant get my head round how you work the top and bottom sides convex and with such precision. Also that lump of flint was pretty special. How many arrow heads would typically come out of a piece like that, all going well i wonder...
Flint knapping rocks... 😃🤘 👍👍 Nice arrowhead Will. Question : Do you think it was a common skill all stoneage people development or might it have been that certain talented individuals would have been perhaps delegated the tasks of hunting equipment manufacturing whilst others might have specialised in hunting or clothing manufacturing etc? Great content man👍 keep it coming 👍👍
Hey buddy no it definitely wasn’t an average skill that’s why many are recovered from high status Bronze Age burials, it was top shelf stuff from it’s time
Yeah - it would have been a valuable skill to have and given one a place in the tribe of high esteem considering how essential good arrowheads and sharp tools generally would have been...and how easily and often broken too they'd have been... There would have been no shortage of demand anyway 😆 The knappers probably were able to accumulate considerable wealth and control and influence - they were well off and their children might have had enough free time and opportunity to study the stars and experiment with other non-hunt related subjects which then may have led to henges and eventually to the stone circles and tumuli... There's a lot to be said for the power of connecting physically and mentally with material reality. Thanks for the lessons Will👍
Where do you get flint from? Do you buy it? Do you dig it out yourself? Also, another thing I was going to ask: All the tools you're using are prehistoric. Round stone, bit of antler. All apart from that tool you're using to do "pressure flaking". It has a copper tip. What would they have used back in the day? Cause I imagine they didn't have copper.
the reverence you have for the stone and the history it holds is inspiring Will, Thank you for taking us along and sharing your passion.
i'm a very old man in kiwi land ..many thank for your art ....
Great demo as usual Will. I can see you are going to have fun with that big old church footing. Also frustration and challenge!..
You're an artist and a story teller wraped into one.
You are so such a master of the art of flint napping, but what is exquisite is ability to provide a story, history and and articulate what you are doing as you are surgically revealing what you set out to create from stone....Wow!!!!...just amazing...thank you!!!
Awesome. Your an amazing craftsman. Our ancestors would be proud. 👍👍
Bless your heart thanks
This was wonderful, Will! Your narrative and exhibition of the craft was quite special. You have a way of bringing the remote past into the present giving folks the opportunity to see our world in a different way.
fabulous work. Excellent vid thank you.
Beautyful! Love your channel and craftsmanship.
Its both a piece of art and archery.
Fantastic to be able to see how our ancestors tools are made.
Hey, Will! My grandmother told me often to "Steal a trade with your eyes". That young fella sittin' next to ya may well be one of your successors in the trade; he's watchin' closely. lol
Will Lord is a treasure. It's one thing to possess these skills but to share them is incredible. The story telling is a treat as well
WOW!
You made it happen. What a beautiful piece of work.
Stunning, you have excelled yourself. Let’s hope many will be inspired and learn from you. Never stop
I really appreciate these ancient craft skills you have, and you're so right about that arrowhead sending the imagination through history back, this is such a great channel for watching and learning, and it really draws me into trying to live a more peaceful and basic way of life.,thanks
That piece of rock would have been laid down about seventy million years ago and now it is in your hands. Remarkable.
It's amazing to me how you can see into the depths of the flint and see every tool with in. Great vid, thank you.
I’ve read books and bought videos on this , but seeing you work is the best way to understand it.
That’s a fine piece of flint! Wow!
Just amazing I love how you spell about the rock you are very passionate about what you do it's very mesmerizing
Catching up with with your latest vids Will after returning from my Highland's road trip. The Orkney's are a truly magical place that I most definitely have to visit again to explore some more. Was lucky enough to be there for the final few days of this year's dig at the Ness of Brodgar. WOW, amazing......... Unfortunately couldn't manage to see the tomb of the sea eagles but I'll save that for next time, great vids Will Cheers for your excellent content
I love what you do and how you explain it so well!! Im itching to learn how to do this! Thanks for passing your knowledge on, amazing skills!!!
You can see that first large flake You took being used as a butchering tool back in the day . The edge on it looked razor sharp. I never tire of watching you knapping , I've learnt so much . Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Cheers my friend thanks for commenting
🎩😊 WOW
BEAUTIFUL ! I only wish I could have been there to watch in person...Thanks Will....OnWard.......
😎🤞👍
Good to see you on UA-cam Will, your work always makes me go wow.
I love your teachings. Thanks Will. What a great piece of art as well as a utilitarian tool. 👍🪨
Master craftsman, teacher and gifted narrator. It is always a pleasure watching your videos.
Thank you, Will.
Wow
i enjoy these lessons, and perhaps one day, if i find a decent sized flint, will try what ive watched, and fail, miserably
You will be fine just whack it hard in the right place 😎😂
You don't need flint. Johnstone works really well and you can find those in modern dump sites. "John' stone... 'john' as in the loo or toilet. the ceramic of the tank/tank lid knaps quite well.
Glass also knaps pretty well. I've made some nice arrow heads from the bottoms of beer bottles. search for beer bottle arrow heads for vids on how to do it.
Will sir, you put off the best vibes mate. Your enthusiasm for your work is contagious. I've never considered Flint napping or anything like that but I am happy to watch you have a go. Very cool man. Btw your storytime series was the best. Great channel homie.
Ahh bless your heart cheers buddy
yup! Will, that's real sharp! good luck with it! beautiful specimen! never a dull moment around U! I know U'll get this all knapped out!
A hoard of axes and an amazing flint stone in the same weekend wahoo mind you I didn’t find the hoard I was just there at the time 😂😎
Nice you do amazing work!!!
Awesome arrowhead.
Thanks bud
Amazing skill would love to learn how to do it
My wow moment occurred in Bastrop Texas finding an artifact on a dirt road. I know that feeling, I have to be able to do this.
Watching on TV trying to catch on phone
Wow! I still cant get my head round how you work the top and bottom sides convex and with such precision. Also that lump of flint was pretty special. How many arrow heads would typically come out of a piece like that, all going well i wonder...
I really appreciate your work and the contemplation you put into it. Thank you.
That new point, shot from a bow would go right through an animal or person. No problem. From ST.Paul,Minnesota.
Very poetic! What a lovely explanation and description.
Thats Ace, thankyour explination
Cheers
Flint knapping rocks... 😃🤘
👍👍
Nice arrowhead Will.
Question : Do you think it was a common skill all stoneage people development or might it have been that certain talented individuals would have been perhaps delegated the tasks of hunting equipment manufacturing whilst others might have specialised in hunting or clothing manufacturing etc?
Great content man👍 keep it coming 👍👍
Hey buddy no it definitely wasn’t an average skill that’s why many are recovered from high status Bronze Age burials, it was top shelf stuff from it’s time
Yeah - it would have been a valuable skill to have and given one a place in the tribe of high esteem considering how essential good arrowheads and sharp tools generally would have been...and how easily and often broken too they'd have been...
There would have been no shortage of demand anyway 😆
The knappers probably were able to accumulate considerable wealth and control and influence - they were well off and their children might have had enough free time and opportunity to study the stars and experiment with other non-hunt related subjects which then may have led to henges and eventually to the stone circles and tumuli...
There's a lot to be said for the power of connecting physically and mentally with material reality.
Thanks for the lessons Will👍
Little man needs some goggles 😂
Beautiful arrowhead! If you had a pound for every drop of blood…
Where do you get flint from? Do you buy it? Do you dig it out yourself? Also, another thing I was going to ask: All the tools you're using are prehistoric. Round stone, bit of antler. All apart from that tool you're using to do "pressure flaking". It has a copper tip. What would they have used back in the day? Cause I imagine they didn't have copper.
How would they have made the arrowhead as i am presuming they didnt have a copper tipped flaker?
Deer antler or tooth.
Who DARES talk in the background whilst the Lord is speaking?
I found that rather annoying, myself - not to mention disrespectful!
Wow