glad to hear these words! i feel very similarly about the topic... the ancients wouldn't have dismissed any method of achieving a result (which is what they were after: serviceable tools)... they would not consider it cheating, it would be considered a novel means of accomplishing the objective... good thinking, creative, and a welcome advancement.
JackCrafty I am not sure where this notion of there is only one way to knap comes from but I had enough of it. The kids these day say, "you do you" i.e. do it your own way.
The "abo way" is what most people are curious about (clickbait). Problem is, this is the perfect environment for politically-minded people to do their thing.
JackCrafty I am sure you are correct, it is the attempt to portray abo as superior that I find absurd. It is just different, sometimes incredibly useful nothing more.
TrueToTradition Lithics I got those 1/2 inch obsidian slabs from Dennis in Idaho, good guy. The fellas go periodically to Glass Buttes in Oregon with trailer in tow. Worth the trip.
Glad to see you posting videos again
zachary eberhart unfortunately life gets in the way and UA-cam is horrible. I cannot access my account except on my phone, just weird.
glad to hear these words! i feel very similarly about the topic... the ancients wouldn't have dismissed any method of achieving a result (which is what they were after: serviceable tools)... they would not consider it cheating, it would be considered a novel means of accomplishing the objective... good thinking, creative, and a welcome advancement.
I'm in southern Denver. I'd love to get involved with a group! I've been knapping for about 5 years and still struggle.
Joddy Pettit great, I prefer email to provide details, mine is wertak86@gmail.com
Awesome video! Man, I can't stand when "abo" knappers hate on folks that use copper.
So many gatekeepers out there telling people what they can and cannot do. Elitist snobs invading flint knapping? Too absurd to be believed.
Good vid. I get a lot of questions from people with physical difficulties... And I will cheat in a heartbeat. Hahah.
JackCrafty I am not sure where this notion of there is only one way to knap comes from but I had enough of it. The kids these day say, "you do you" i.e. do it your own way.
The "abo way" is what most people are curious about (clickbait). Problem is, this is the perfect environment for politically-minded people to do their thing.
JackCrafty I am sure you are correct, it is the attempt to portray abo as superior that I find absurd. It is just different, sometimes incredibly useful nothing more.
I agree.
Im with you! There's flintknapping in the bushes and there's flintknapping in the city. Who cares! Just make something!!
If life hands me a bunch of slabs, I'm sure as hell not gonna use them as paper weights! HAHA
TrueToTradition Lithics I got those 1/2 inch obsidian slabs from Dennis in Idaho, good guy. The fellas go periodically to Glass Buttes in Oregon with trailer in tow. Worth the trip.
I've got tons of slabs myself, great video! It's not cheating, it's preserving rock.
TrueToTradition Lithics exactly leave something for the little ones.