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understanding platforms in flintknapping

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  • Опубліковано 21 бер 2018
  • In this video I explain what platforms are and how to strike them with extremely predictable results. This is percussion flintknapping, with keokuk chert and toilet porcelain.

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  • @grumpygrumpgrump136
    @grumpygrumpgrump136 6 років тому +188

    Finally, someone explained this in a way that I now have a much better understanding of what a platform is. Thanks Greg.

    • @holyngrace7806
      @holyngrace7806 5 років тому +4

      Agreed. Top notch jargon busting!

    • @ironc5194
      @ironc5194 2 роки тому +1

      I appreciated the ceramic piece a lot

    • @andrewpeters8690
      @andrewpeters8690 2 роки тому

      I was coming to comment this exactly but the comment was already here!

    • @justinlaw9442
      @justinlaw9442 2 роки тому

      Was gonna comment the same thing 👍

    • @mrrockpicker
      @mrrockpicker 2 роки тому

      My thoughts exactly !
      THANK YOU

  • @jackherbic6048
    @jackherbic6048 3 роки тому +10

    I have watched a ton of videos on this, and this is the best one. You were to the point and the marker made it very easy to see what you were talking about.

  • @angryagain68
    @angryagain68 10 місяців тому +1

    Seriously Dude! I learned more in under 7 minutes watching your video, than I did watching another UA-camr guy for over an hour and a half! Excellent instructions! Clear and concise! Natural born teacher. Thank you!

  • @TJackSurvival
    @TJackSurvival 5 років тому +2

    Single handedly the most useful video on this topic that I’ve ever seen...

  • @typeohero3519
    @typeohero3519 6 років тому +13

    best understanding of flintknapping Ive come across yet. As an artifact hunter you get curious about how knapping is done. This gives me a great idea of how certain pieces were made and how amazing many natives were at knapping.

  • @chiefkirk
    @chiefkirk 4 роки тому +6

    One of the best tutorials I've seen . Until now I had no idea what a platform was. Heard the term but never heard anyone explain it. Thank you.

  • @TonyTooTuff
    @TonyTooTuff 2 роки тому +1

    And that’s how you demystify platforms. Well done sir.

  • @PThumper361
    @PThumper361 6 років тому +53

    Thank you so much. I needed this video very bad. The whole platform thing has been tough for me to grasp. Thank you for taking your time, to make videos to help the serious rookie like myself.

    • @jakeprochnow1833
      @jakeprochnow1833 3 місяці тому

      Same!!! Over here smackin my hand and ending with just hunks lol

  • @adamroub6142
    @adamroub6142 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video, great sound quality and camera work, most importantly, very informative for a beginner.

  • @frankhanzlicek6550
    @frankhanzlicek6550 Рік тому +1

    Vielen Dank für diese Vorführung!
    Jetzt habe ich verstanden wie "Platforms" entstehen!

  • @earthartgems
    @earthartgems 3 місяці тому

    Thank you! This was a very well done explanation. The sharpie was really helpful as was your verbal explanation. Well done!

  • @KevinB352001
    @KevinB352001 6 років тому +23

    Thank you so much for this video!
    Finally someone who makes it understandable...this is one of the better flintknapping videos i've seen

  • @virality365
    @virality365 Рік тому

    Thank you for the best information on flint napping I have ever come Cross!!!

  • @blackbaron9544
    @blackbaron9544 5 років тому +61

    I hear the birds, its 4:30 AM, but damn I need to know about platforms in flint knapping

    • @robosing225
      @robosing225 5 років тому +2

      Black Baron preach on. Its 3:50 atm for me. I learned you can stab some shit with a toilet.

    • @drivethelightning
      @drivethelightning 4 роки тому

      I've just watched 3 hours of primitive stuff 😵 midnight

    • @senatorjosephmccarthy2720
      @senatorjosephmccarthy2720 3 роки тому

      You are at the right place.

    • @seeharvester
      @seeharvester Місяць тому

      What kind of birds?

    • @blackbaron9544
      @blackbaron9544 Місяць тому

      @@seeharvester Damn it's been a minute, but it's usually mourning doves, cardinals and a few others I don't know given it's the same birds today as then

  • @TheAca300
    @TheAca300 6 років тому +5

    This helped tremendously, and gave me an idea about what to do with a window pane, that I have lying around.
    I love the fact that million people explain it in 30 minute videos, you make it 4 times shorter and made 4 times better!

  • @americanhottopics7373
    @americanhottopics7373 5 років тому +4

    You make a good teacher. When beginning anything you dont know what all the terminology is and you dang sure dont know what you're doing but your video teaching technique is very informative. Thank you for doing it right!

  • @CoachPiuze
    @CoachPiuze 5 років тому +1

    I watch videos for years and it's the first time a visual like could understand... VERY VERY appreciate sir! Merci beaucoup!

  • @cline2190
    @cline2190 Рік тому

    Man, this is one of the best explanations that made addressing and creating platforms make more sense to me. Especially on the 90deg surfaces and how to go about attacking them. Thanks for the video!

  • @Fergusbaddog
    @Fergusbaddog Рік тому

    You sir, are a great teacher, i seriously appreciate your time and knowledge, I understand platforms much better now.

  • @ivanromero6485
    @ivanromero6485 Рік тому

    Greg, you made this sooo much easier to understand, thank you for sharing your knowledge, believe me, I will put this into practice!

  • @bradenmyler7080
    @bradenmyler7080 6 років тому +13

    easily my favorite knapper I've watched.I think I will let you be my teacher

  • @josephascroft4774
    @josephascroft4774 10 місяців тому

    This has got to be one of the best explanations of ‘platforms’ ever, absolutely brilliant, easy to understand, thanks 🙏🏻

  • @wonkywoohoo3513
    @wonkywoohoo3513 Рік тому

    You said it in a perfect way where I could understand it thank you so much.

  • @AngelJimenez-yw5mp
    @AngelJimenez-yw5mp 5 років тому +5

    Best video about flintknapping I've seen so far! Thanks!

  • @x8541
    @x8541 2 роки тому

    And that ladies and gentlemen is how you pass obtainable knowledge. Outstanding!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @lajoyalobos2009
    @lajoyalobos2009 4 роки тому +1

    That was the best explanation I've ever seen

  • @Ozarkwonderer
    @Ozarkwonderer 2 роки тому +1

    This was awsome. I kinda figured part of this out on my own napping glass. But watching that square bit of porsilin get shaped just added so much.
    Other people need to take notes on making short to the point how toos like this

  • @williamarnett1968
    @williamarnett1968 6 років тому +1

    Brother you explained this process in such defined detail that anyone should understand the basics of what actually goes into one of the beautiful pieces you guys do! Thank you so much for breaking it down and simplifying this process! You are the MAN!!

  • @TrickyBixnatch1213
    @TrickyBixnatch1213 Рік тому

    just started knapping since its near impossible to get a reliable source of flints for flintlock black powder shooting, your videos have already helped so much!

  • @daniellewheeler9801
    @daniellewheeler9801 6 років тому +10

    Your flintnapping videos are great

  • @Chief2Moon
    @Chief2Moon 5 років тому +2

    Very good job, well done demonstration. Thanks!

  • @Electric.Spaghetti.Neon.Studio
    @Electric.Spaghetti.Neon.Studio 6 років тому +2

    You are a great teacher. So glad I found your videos!

  • @phillipdavis5241
    @phillipdavis5241 4 роки тому +2

    I have several Native American friends. One of them makes traditional pipes; he told me that you don't make the stone into what you want; the stone tells you what it wants to be. 😁

  • @TheRazza84
    @TheRazza84 5 років тому +2

    This video was so good and I think Im going to enjoy more your videos. I am a undergraduate archaeology student studying a lithic analysis course. I just know this video is going to help me and Im sure alot more of your content on this channel will help as well. Thanks a million.

  • @DannyCollinsLithicsAndLeather

    You have the best explanation of platforms tgan anyone else on the internet hands down. Thank you

  • @rickandpariskinmon3189
    @rickandpariskinmon3189 Рік тому

    Excellent explanation. Now I get it. Thank you! Great job.

  • @quikdraw5203
    @quikdraw5203 Рік тому

    I majored in Archaeology, with an emphasis on lithic analysis. I've been meaning to start knapping again for years, but now I'm gonna get out in The garage!

  • @chrisweber4450
    @chrisweber4450 Рік тому

    This is the only video that made sense to me. Thank you

  • @RickTOutdoorAdventure1969
    @RickTOutdoorAdventure1969 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing 👍. That was brilliant

  • @larrymanns364
    @larrymanns364 6 років тому +2

    I love the video! You are very informative and I especially appreciate you including where you get your flint from!

  • @davidgraham2673
    @davidgraham2673 10 місяців тому

    Single best video explaining, and showing the process.
    Subscribing now

  • @bradenmyler7080
    @bradenmyler7080 6 років тому +3

    I really love all your videos, from singing to flintknapping, to walking pet deer

  • @Hopewellmj
    @Hopewellmj 6 років тому +5

    excellent video my friend, simple but very helpful!

  • @poly-wogbushcraft8643
    @poly-wogbushcraft8643 5 років тому +1

    Thank you. Very helpful. 😊

  • @thetusker
    @thetusker 3 роки тому

    Awesome work I have seen a few videos and also been where they try to explain this and you are the most accurate person to explain it. the toilet porcelain. thanks

  • @greenjack1959l
    @greenjack1959l 4 роки тому

    Thank you for that. Best instructional video on knapping that I,'ve seen. Think I'll be able to move forward thanks to this.

  • @hazaelmorenolopez3616
    @hazaelmorenolopez3616 5 років тому +3

    Omg! Nobody explain the process like you , i'll try it

  • @Chief2Moon
    @Chief2Moon 3 роки тому

    Very good instructional video. This hobby requires LOTS of practice.

  • @justinlaw9442
    @justinlaw9442 2 роки тому

    Awesome thanks for the much more informative version. Definetly helps!

  • @bob_frazier
    @bob_frazier 5 років тому +2

    Best explanation I've seen! Thanks!

  • @zandemen
    @zandemen 6 років тому +9

    This video should be pinned to every other video about knapping. So many of them you can watch and wonder, what does he mean by platform? What makes a good platform?

  • @sidharthloveindia6635
    @sidharthloveindia6635 3 роки тому

    Thanks for such a great knowledge
    You explain it in a very effective way 👍👍....🙏

  • @DemonCatSpaceStar
    @DemonCatSpaceStar 2 роки тому

    THANK YOU! I now know what to call the artifacts I find that I always used to call them "clam shell" because I never knew! :-) The preform. And the way you SHOW what is happing helps us "visual" learners a lot!

  • @senatorjosephmccarthy2720
    @senatorjosephmccarthy2720 3 роки тому

    Thank you for an exceptionally descriptive lesson. Your estimates of the flake removal shape and size were also right on; the best lesson to start with I've seen. Reminds me of earlier today I guessed the quarter mile ET of a stock 69 GTO within .9 of a second. 13. 03 to 13. 90 actual. Subbed.

  • @redpillamerican4361
    @redpillamerican4361 Рік тому

    This is a really smart idea for teaching flint knapping

  • @ethan073
    @ethan073 5 років тому +12

    Perfect explanation, thank you! Going to try making my own spear :)

  • @tommyscovel8841
    @tommyscovel8841 6 років тому +2

    Much thanks to you brother as you are an excellent instructor. A'ho!
    Many Blessing's To You.

  • @johngonzalez5593
    @johngonzalez5593 4 роки тому

    That is so cool.Thank you for your patience on teaching iv learned so much from your vedio's. No one else explains step by step like you do thank you so much.👍

  • @danielaumack4759
    @danielaumack4759 2 роки тому

    Very helpful video sir. Well put together and right to the point! Will be watching more of your videos! Thank you for taking the time to make them.

  • @genegorringe7395
    @genegorringe7395 Рік тому

    Really good video I enjoyed it thanks Gene Gorringe Mi 👍 ✌️ 🇺🇲

  • @ironc5194
    @ironc5194 2 роки тому

    The most informative sub 7 minutes of my life...thank you 👏🏼

  • @WeekEndsForFuture
    @WeekEndsForFuture 5 років тому +2

    Great flintknapping series!
    Thanks a lot for sharing :)

  • @unityfrenzy938
    @unityfrenzy938 3 роки тому

    Best vid this noob has seen so far can’t wait to start Knapping all the obsidian I found

  • @rhyswheeler19
    @rhyswheeler19 5 років тому +1

    Needed this, thanks. Very good explanation 👍

  • @Sunnight
    @Sunnight Рік тому

    Great work! very well explained!

  • @michaelhanes8214
    @michaelhanes8214 Рік тому

    Such a great explanation! 👍

  • @the_rover1
    @the_rover1 2 роки тому

    learning this for my archaeology class on paleo- and mesolithic.
    thanks 👍

  • @alvinuselton912
    @alvinuselton912 2 роки тому

    Most informative lesson I have ever seen thank you sir.

  • @abdulkabza
    @abdulkabza 4 роки тому

    Very good explanations! Thank you!

  • @AnyDayNow360
    @AnyDayNow360 4 роки тому

    You are an awesome instructor. Great video and thanks for sharing!

  • @kyote0683
    @kyote0683 6 років тому +3

    Very well explained. Thank you!

  • @beriemusunbey1319
    @beriemusunbey1319 5 років тому +1

    Th ankh yah, i was havin trouble flaking, this helps

  • @deedeeedwinburks8614
    @deedeeedwinburks8614 5 років тому

    Actually, I believe that's from Missouri. I live in S. Missouri & get & Have a lot of it. I used to call it porcelain rock till I watched your videos over and over. Thank You Sir

  • @megankonz1358
    @megankonz1358 2 роки тому

    Soooo helpful! Thank you for this video.

  • @susanwhite6777
    @susanwhite6777 6 років тому

    That explanation I understood. Thank you. This is my biggest issue is getting platforms started to thin my piece.

    • @gregpryorhomestead
      @gregpryorhomestead  6 років тому +1

      Jamie White thanks. It took me years to learn something so simple

  • @elijah4606
    @elijah4606 4 роки тому

    Subbed simply because you drew the platform so there was no guesswork, unlike every other video I've watched.

  • @jerodherda3981
    @jerodherda3981 3 роки тому

    That's a great explanation! Thanks

  • @martinallen8814
    @martinallen8814 Рік тому

    Great video thanks for taking the time to make it

  • @berniekash7853
    @berniekash7853 Рік тому

    Thanks great video for a beginner’s learning

  • @juddgibson363
    @juddgibson363 2 роки тому

    Very good explanation!

  • @The.Forklifts
    @The.Forklifts 6 років тому +2

    This really helped, thank you!

  • @stevenochoa7958
    @stevenochoa7958 4 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to get my knapping tool kit to get to work

  • @jackwilliamson1929
    @jackwilliamson1929 2 роки тому

    Great video, thanks.

  • @ToddWittenmyerBackwoodsLiving
    @ToddWittenmyerBackwoodsLiving 2 роки тому

    Thanks! I'm just getting into flint knapping and this was really helpful!

  • @TheMule71
    @TheMule71 2 роки тому

    This is great info! Too many videos on YT talking about platforms, nobody dares to make actual predictions on what would happen when strinking, but you.
    Watching you mark the spot to hit and the flake that will come off is super interesting and informative. Of course there's more to it, I strongly believe YT videos are not substitute for experience, but still, super useful.
    Like many others said, "finally"!

  • @greatplays2767
    @greatplays2767 5 років тому +2

    this is a great video thank you👍

  • @jasonmarmor4683
    @jasonmarmor4683 Рік тому

    Awesome lesson!

  • @armyvet4043
    @armyvet4043 2 роки тому

    Awesome video.

  • @miguelbinha
    @miguelbinha 6 років тому +2

    wow!!!! So well explained!!!!!!!! Thank you!

  • @Luxury_mind_
    @Luxury_mind_ 2 роки тому

    thank you so much for that explanation

  • @connorjustice2855
    @connorjustice2855 5 років тому

    I subbed only 30 seconds into the vid because I feel like you make all the content I want to watch

  • @ktprojects2077
    @ktprojects2077 6 років тому +1

    Thanks finally I've been looking for this vid 👍👌

  • @thermonuclearwarhead
    @thermonuclearwarhead 2 місяці тому

    So useful, thanks!

  • @VintageHippie78
    @VintageHippie78 3 роки тому

    Just starting into this and this really helped me!! Thank you!!!

  • @stevcordell-kb2mx
    @stevcordell-kb2mx Рік тому

    This really helped me ..thanks so much

  • @jaxonrotert510
    @jaxonrotert510 3 роки тому

    i really needed
    this

  • @killintime8431
    @killintime8431 4 роки тому

    This was really helpful thanks

  • @tumblewheed5994
    @tumblewheed5994 10 місяців тому

    Well done...5 out of 5 stars!

  • @MiniMotorsNMore
    @MiniMotorsNMore 3 роки тому

    Thank you, very helpful

  • @buellrichmond2842
    @buellrichmond2842 4 роки тому

    Great Video