Positively timeless instruction. Thanks for expanding my knowledge of the craft that i learned from books. You really helped my break out of the novice leval. Production of and using my own tools for archery hunting big game, has been a big bucket list crossoff for me. P.S. love that Texas chert.
Thanks, glad you found it useful. I also hunted with my points back in the day, made my own bows and arrows, so much more rewarding hunting abo. And yeah, gotta love Texas chert, nothing fancy about it, just good basic rock that gets the job done.
what is the rock that you scrape it with from time to time? looks like you are marking it for some unknown reason? this is my first attempt to learn this skill.
Jim, are you able to make several tips the same size, shape, and weight? I think most modern broadheads range form 130 to 150 grains for hunting big game. Does the type and hardness of the rock used make the tips different weights? thx
Very nice... yet again. Im really liking your abo series! Thanks for putting this up. I make all my kids watch your videos. Actually, I dont have to make them, they like watching too :) Dan
@kyletango Yes, it is a section of whitetail deer antler sectioned into a thin strip from the main beam, not a tine. As the antler wears down the cordage or string wrap securing it to the wood handle can be removed and the antler can be moved out a bit. These antler sections last a long time and work well. A similar pressure flaker was found in a cave. ...
Yes, numerous broadheads can easily be made to the same shape, size and weight. No doubt many cultures made their points to specific size requirements for the spear or arrow they intended to use it on. I used my arrows for hunting many years ago and weighed them so each would fly accuratley.....jim
bwfreel The sharpness varies depending on the quality of the stone and the skill of the knapper. Obsidian points can be sharper than modern broadheads. Most stone points are not as sharp, but they still have good penetration comparable with steel points.
Hey Jim watching this thinning with an antler been doing some edge work and it works great also I wanted to ask are you selling any point would like to have one of yours I have one of Jim Redfern point I learned knappen from a friend of his it's a 5 notch Cahokia learn a lot from your videos thanks jeff
Jeff Bodean Sorry, I stopped selling points a couple years ago. For me it is more enjoyable to keep it at the hobby level, it was starting to feel like a job!
@Wertak68 Interesting! I did not know of the Yahi flakers. I'm guessing they probabIy used antler flakers as well. I guess I would not call any tool using steel abo but of course it is acceptable. The antler flakers do work well and in some ways better than steel but mostly is is just personal preference....
@Dancerpro1 Yes, I have used both flint and obsidian arrowheads on arrows and atlatl spears. They work very well. Chert or flint points tend to survive missed shots a bit better.
hey jim, big fan of your channel I think ive watched every video twice. I have a big favor to ask. ive been hunting for practice pieces which I could start learning the trade but am having a hard time finding them
Positively timeless instruction.
Thanks for expanding my knowledge of the craft that i learned from books.
You really helped my break out of the novice leval. Production of and using my own tools for archery hunting big game, has been a big bucket list crossoff for me.
P.S. love that Texas chert.
Thanks, glad you found it useful. I also hunted with my points back in the day, made my own bows and arrows, so much more rewarding hunting abo. And yeah, gotta love Texas chert, nothing fancy about it, just good basic rock that gets the job done.
you sir are an artist
(not trying to be facetious ) could you do knapping with modern tools and what would you use to do so
just curious
what is the rock that you scrape it with from time to time? looks like you are marking it for some unknown reason? this is my first attempt to learn this skill.
Jim, are you able to make several tips the same size, shape, and weight? I think most modern broadheads range form 130 to 150 grains for hunting big game. Does the type and hardness of the rock used make the tips different weights? thx
@mooseyou2 Hello, I have quite a few videos on using modern tools....
Thanks Jim for all the info you've helped very much in my progress of knapping
Great piece, love the legit Paleo tools.. thanks for sharing, great series ; )
-Mitch
could you recommend any good books for a beginner
Very nice... yet again. Im really liking your abo series! Thanks for putting this up. I make all my kids watch your videos. Actually, I dont have to make them, they like watching too :) Dan
@kyletango Yes, it is a section of whitetail deer antler sectioned into a thin strip from the main beam, not a tine. As the antler wears down the cordage or string wrap securing it to the wood handle can be removed and the antler can be moved out a bit. These antler sections last a long time and work well. A similar pressure flaker was found in a cave. ...
Yes, numerous broadheads can easily be made to the same shape, size and weight. No doubt many cultures made their points to specific size requirements for the spear or arrow they intended to use it on. I used my arrows for hunting many years ago and weighed them so each would fly accuratley.....jim
Yes, on my website. I think it is shown on my main page...
Beauty!
I know almost nothing about napping.....are they really sharp like a modern point?
bwfreel The sharpness varies depending on the quality of the stone and the skill of the knapper. Obsidian points can be sharper than modern broadheads. Most stone points are not as sharp, but they still have good penetration comparable with steel points.
so I was wondering if youd be willing to send me some blank pieces, that way I could get started. thanks
Hey Jim watching this thinning with an antler been doing some edge work and it works great also I wanted to ask are you selling any point would like to have one of yours I have one of Jim Redfern point I learned knappen from a friend of his it's a 5 notch Cahokia learn a lot from your videos thanks jeff
Jeff Bodean Sorry, I stopped selling points a couple years ago. For me it is more enjoyable to keep it at the hobby level, it was starting to feel like a job!
do you sell them?
@gotrocksinhead Thanks Dan, I have enjoyed many of your videos too, realy like the wild animal cams....jim
Refreshing to see abo style. And notching with antler! Awesome!
I have problems with breaking the tips off of my points from that size and up. Another great point. TY for shareing. PEACE
Is that a whitetail deer antler or something else like moose that you are using?
Nice Job! Wow! beautiful material and the series was very helpful. Thanks!
Dude, do you have a vid on how you made your abo flakers?
I wonder the same thing I think he uses the beam part closer to the base
@Wertak68 Interesting! I did not know of the Yahi flakers. I'm guessing they probabIy used antler flakers as well. I guess I would not call any tool using steel abo but of course it is acceptable. The antler flakers do work well and in some ways better than steel but mostly is is just personal preference....
@Dancerpro1 Yes, I have used both flint and obsidian arrowheads on arrows and atlatl spears. They work very well. Chert or flint points tend to survive missed shots a bit better.
hey jim, big fan of your channel I think ive watched every video twice. I have a big favor to ask. ive been hunting for practice pieces which I could start learning the trade but am having a hard time finding them
Exelente trabajo,cual es tu web site?