Rock on Will. At 12:36, for me as a former hunter; 'Auroch heavy lance head'. In behind the point of the elbow. Those old hunters were incredibly brave and cunning survivalists.
Yeah for sure man. Where im from they used to use something called a Björnspjut (Bear Spear) and one of the ways they used it was that they would wake a bear from its den and then brace it infront of themselves so when a bear charges it would get impaled through the heart. For our modern standards it may seem gruesome but that was how it was done back in the day. I think there's some old spears made by the sami you can see online, Beautiful craftsmanship as with everything they made and still make.
been watching a few of your vids lately and it really is relaxing in a way. i have also always been interested in stone age cultures and how they made their tools so thats a bonus. i enjoy how you don't cut much of your vids so we get to see nearly the whole process. you mentioned in some of your vids that you like to travel to stone age sites. i was wondering if you had any intention of ever visiting Flint Ridge in Ohio (the state i live in) here in the US? i personally haven't been there since i was but a hatchling but i remember it being quite interesting. (on a side note there is a site not to far from my home town where the Mound Builder peoples Gathered White Flint, i have an arrowhead i found as a kid that is very likely made from flint from that site)
Hi Will, can you explain the theory of how those little taps on the edge on the opposite side help get a piece to break away when you turn it back over and strike it, cheers great videos
I went on a couple of courses with your dad mate. It's wayyy harder than you make it look. Your mum fed me as well (cos I was a bit skint) Absolute stars! I was very sorry to hear about Val
@@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival your dad also gave me a boot full of flint (that I mostly unintentionally turned to gravel lol) when I've got some cash I'll come see you one day
What state is your thigh in? "Doctor, my leg hurts". "Any idea why". "I keep hitting it with a hammer but other that that, no!" Seriously though - when I try it bl..dy well hurts!
Is that Danish flint or british flint? That material is amazing and beautiful. Do they sell european flints...i havent seen it for sale here in the states. Looks like it works well.
I have a question: I recently took a first crack at knapping, and, let's just say it didn't go very well. I did pick up a couple of small-ish flint rocks on a beach, and what I thought was a decent hammer stone. The issue I had was that the damn things Just. Would. NOT. Fracture. I really did my best, finding a natural platform and hitting the edge of the platform, just like I see you do here Will. And sure, it did kind of chip off flakes, but only when I put A LOT of force behind it - nothing at all like the measured taps you are using. The flakes also turned out small, irregular and not at all like yours. It may be a poor craftsman who blames his materials, but I think this was to do with the fact that the flint was pretty grainy, not at all like the silky smooth texture of that rock you have. It also seemed to have different "grains" running through the rock in different directions, kind of like how muscle fibres can run in different directions in different parts of a piece of meat. Does this sound like a plausible explanation for my troubles, or is it just me who doesn't know what I'm doing? And if it is the rocks, is there a way to test for that in the field? Without cracking it open I mean? Beautiful work as always by the way! Cheers
I know I’m not will, but I have heard that freezing damages the filt and causes imperfections, so sea shore flint might be exposed to cold weather over winter?
@@gustavchambert7072 hi buddy big question the truth is 90% of flint is pretty poor but you have to put some time in to get some good results just keep going and mind your fingers 😎
You seem to be choosing to leave a bit of the chalky surface on the workpiece whenever I watch you. Does this have a purpose or is it just that I am noticing it because it is white?
Sounds like the layer of flakes in your workshop is pretty deep when you walk through. I wouldnt be surprised if a couple hundred years from now a bunch of confused archaeologists are going to be wondering what the hell they stumbled across.
4:55 epic knife
You make it look so easy Will, like you’re having a casual conversation with your flint. Too often mine seems a bit more argumentative!
@@jimfackler1683 lol cheers Jim keep at it , things will improve
Will, that was an absolute joy to watch! And it seemed like you REALLY enjoyed seeing those beautiful pristine flakes coming off at the beginning.
@@tonywatson987 awesome cheers Tony
Funny...the second strike turned into Valentines Day. Anybody else notice that? Kinda silly but what the heck.
@@randyduane5370 I noticed that too ❤️
You’re not the only one ! Haha.
Amazing watching you work that
So satisfying watching you take a rock and turn it into something useful as well as beautiful.
Now that's a well behaved stone. The things I'd do for those flakes 😂
Rock on Will. At 12:36, for me as a former hunter; 'Auroch heavy lance head'. In behind the point of the elbow. Those old hunters were incredibly brave and cunning survivalists.
Yeah for sure man. Where im from they used to use something called a Björnspjut (Bear Spear) and one of the ways they used it was that they would wake a bear from its den and then brace it infront of themselves so when a bear charges it would get impaled through the heart. For our modern standards it may seem gruesome but that was how it was done back in the day. I think there's some old spears made by the sami you can see online, Beautiful craftsmanship as with everything they made and still make.
Thanks, Will. Always neat and timeless episodes.
Wow! Dude is like the Babe Ruth of flint knapping, totally amazes me with what happens around 3:30 and 4:50
I wish I could go back and see how people used to live back then... Seeing this in a modern context is absolutely fascinating.
That hit @2:47 made my liver quiver.
I spoke too soon. This is art, Will. Truly impressive.
I've learnt so much from your videos will , don't think I will ever tire of watching them . Keep up the great work 😊
@@kelvinsparks4651 cheers buddy appreciate that
My god what a rock 🪨 that stone would keep me busy for 3 weeks making road gravel. Unbelievable, great job, keep up the good work and videos
Great job.pretty envious of that big chunk of flint.
We don't have flint in my part of the country, I'd have to go to the south coast to find some. One day I'll have a crack at some knapping.
Beautiful flint
been watching a few of your vids lately and it really is relaxing in a way. i have also always been interested in stone age cultures and how they made their tools so thats a bonus. i enjoy how you don't cut much of your vids so we get to see nearly the whole process.
you mentioned in some of your vids that you like to travel to stone age sites. i was wondering if you had any intention of ever visiting Flint Ridge in Ohio (the state i live in) here in the US? i personally haven't been there since i was but a hatchling but i remember it being quite interesting.
(on a side note there is a site not to far from my home town where the Mound Builder peoples Gathered White Flint, i have an arrowhead i found as a kid that is very likely made from flint from that site)
Great as always, Thank you Will.
😮😊Salutations, Thanks, and Cheers!
Dang, that’s some gorgeous flint.
Will, you can really talk to your flint. Beautiful stone work!
nice! thanks 4 sharing u'r experience's! just amazing!
Seeing some of the contact points that you chose makes me realise that you have massive rocks, sir...
Hi Will, can you explain the theory of how those little taps on the edge on the opposite side help get a piece to break away when you turn it back over and strike it, cheers great videos
All hail Will Lord our tribe leader ❤nice one mate
I love these videos. Very cool guy.
Nice one Will, not as nerve-racking near the end as usual
My god what a rock 🪨 that stone would keep me busy for 3 weeks making road gravel. Unbelievable, great
👍🏻👍🏻
Do you keep the bigger flakes and use them?
Love watching by the way 👍
@@jamesmantle7988 yes mate I reprocess a lot of them
I went on a couple of courses with your dad mate. It's wayyy harder than you make it look. Your mum fed me as well (cos I was a bit skint) Absolute stars! I was very sorry to hear about Val
@@TheMansfieldlad ahh bless your heart cheers my mum loved life and people and was a feeder glad you had the pleasure mate
@@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival your dad also gave me a boot full of flint (that I mostly unintentionally turned to gravel lol) when I've got some cash I'll come see you one day
What state is your thigh in? "Doctor, my leg hurts". "Any idea why". "I keep hitting it with a hammer but other that that, no!"
Seriously though - when I try it bl..dy well hurts!
Is that Danish flint or british flint? That material is amazing and beautiful. Do they sell european flints...i havent seen it for sale here in the states. Looks like it works well.
@@RSnyder-vx8li that one was from the Uk a quarry in east Anglia
I have a question: I recently took a first crack at knapping, and, let's just say it didn't go very well.
I did pick up a couple of small-ish flint rocks on a beach, and what I thought was a decent hammer stone.
The issue I had was that the damn things Just. Would. NOT. Fracture.
I really did my best, finding a natural platform and hitting the edge of the platform, just like I see you do here Will. And sure, it did kind of chip off flakes, but only when I put A LOT of force behind it - nothing at all like the measured taps you are using. The flakes also turned out small, irregular and not at all like yours.
It may be a poor craftsman who blames his materials, but I think this was to do with the fact that the flint was pretty grainy, not at all like the silky smooth texture of that rock you have. It also seemed to have different "grains" running through the rock in different directions, kind of like how muscle fibres can run in different directions in different parts of a piece of meat.
Does this sound like a plausible explanation for my troubles, or is it just me who doesn't know what I'm doing?
And if it is the rocks, is there a way to test for that in the field? Without cracking it open I mean?
Beautiful work as always by the way!
Cheers
I know I’m not will, but I have heard that freezing damages the filt and causes imperfections, so sea shore flint might be exposed to cold weather over winter?
@@BonBin-m3b I don't think that's it. I'm pretty sure that flint he's working on in this video is from a Danish beach.
@@gustavchambert7072 hi buddy big question the truth is 90% of flint is pretty poor but you have to put some time in to get some good results just keep going and mind your fingers 😎
Love your canal and your work
I must buy land relise deers🦌🦌 taurus cattle 🐂 konik horses🐎 and more creatures i to live how my spirit call
Yo Will do you run any courses?
@@Jay-gr9ij yes mate here is my website www.will-lord.co.uk
Hit rock, with other rock.
Will you make a bullroarer
@@ki4clz nice idea
Flint knapping 0 bullshit 🖤☠️
Yes I saw the hart to
You seem to be choosing to leave a bit of the chalky surface on the workpiece whenever I watch you. Does this have a purpose or is it just that I am noticing it because it is white?
@@mark.guitar I just liked it Mark
@@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival The perfect reason!
5:05 that’s a knife ❤😂
Sounds like the layer of flakes in your workshop is pretty deep when you walk through. I wouldnt be surprised if a couple hundred years from now a bunch of confused archaeologists are going to be wondering what the hell they stumbled across.