Antler edgework/fixin stuff

[@michaelwhiteside1011]

I've been napping since August and you have given me years less of learning on my own. I hunt artifacts with bluegrass relics and that's what's got me into napping. Thanks for the help

[@wcomalley]

Figuring out narrow notches with traditional tools as always eluded me and is top of my list of things to conquer

[@Flintknappingtips]

It’s tricky. Keep pressure off the ears and you may get a thin piece of bone or wood w a small concavity under leather to get harder support when you get into the notches some.

[@oldwaysrisingfarm]

"that's why you smash the like, production like this!" YES! It is honest production...and that honest production is why when I was learning to knap I binged your entire channel (as it was 10 years ago, lol), and clearly since I am commenting I am still around 10 years later! I want to get into punching more, and your channel will be the one I study when I find time to develop this skill! I appreciate your work, thank you.

[@jimcooper4578]

im glad im not the only one who looks back at a point i thought was finished and straight and wonder what was wrong with my eyes that day

[@Flintknappingtips]

It’s a problem lol some days I look at the day before and am surprised I can put my shoes on right.

[@jimcooper4578]

@@Flintknappingtips no kidding its especially with notching and stem work ill think great my notches are nice and clean then look at the point as a whole and what looked straight with the preform suddenly looks like the point bent at 45degrees to the tip.

[@Flintknappingtips]

@@jimcooper4578 I know. Lots of symmetrical early archaic stuff I leave lots of wiggle room to finish the tip post notching, and try to even do basal grinding which can change stuff. That said sometimes I do all that and still mess up.

[@jimcooper4578]

@@Flintknappingtips some things are just unavoidable

[@flakesinyershoe8137]

This is just the video I needed, been trying to remember the name of Evans points forever, it was just nagging at me. Thanks.

[@Flintknappingtips]

If it doesn’t come to me spontaneously names are hard to find. There’s too much typology

[@flakesinyershoe8137]

@Flintknappingtips for sure, I attempted a 2nd set of tussinger-ish narrow entry notches on a point I wasn't exactly happy with and ended up with not so narrow entry notches, then discovered it matched Evans points. Seems like if we can think of it, someone else probably already has.

[@Flintknappingtips]

@@flakesinyershoe8137 yeah, they probably had a reason for hafting on those that made sense to them. I wish I could have seen all the old awesome pieces tussinger had before he rechipped them.

[@flakesinyershoe8137]

@@Flintknappingtips right, no telling what he destroyed.

[@coyotearrowheadhunting3083]

.Without a doubt, excellent work my friend. That first one looks a lot like the ones with multiple lateral notches that I find here but with a different stem and base.

[@Flintknappingtips]

I’ve enjoyed watching your videos! The serrated types are very unique that you find and very cool. Thanks for the comment. Keep the jeep on the trail and out of the mud!

[@simonlabozetta5063]

I've learned a lot about technique watching your videos. One thing I would enjoy learning is various notching techniques, particularly how to get those incredibly narrow notches, that open a bit wider. Something like the wintu type or, something similar. I've attempted to replicate them with abo methods, but without success. Just curious how you would approach such methods.

[@Flintknappingtips]

Those are types that I’ve had very little experience with, but if I get into them I’ll do that. Using obsidian should make it doable starting w narrow bone on entry then small pointed flaker once in on good support

[@simonlabozetta5063]

@@Flintknappingtips I imagine like most people in any artistic or craft creativity, you focus on certain elements to learn them well. In your case exceptionally well with what I've seen. As an artist I've always admired anyone, who passionately pursues such endeavors. After all, no one person can know everything. Just thought I'd bring it up and inquire about this particular topic. I personally don't even feel a particular draw to the wintu type points, but I sure as hell am curious how they were crafted. I'm guessing it'll be like many other creative endeavors, I'll spend year trying to figure it out, and who knows, I might even learn something along the way. If you should get a wild hair and make a video over this technique, I'll definitely be paying close attention. I really appreciate your informative videos, and have learned a great deal from them...I very much appreciate you sharing your knowledge!

[@robinmiller4770]

I can tell you that bacon from a lipstick covered pig is right tasty!!! You're just like me, my vision is not like it used to be and I'm afraid my flint knapping days may be winding down?? Stinks getting older sometimes... Take care brother!!!

[@Flintknappingtips]

Lol. I don’t mind at all! except for the eyes, occasional stiffness in the lower back, the elbow creak, the time expenditure urinating, the ear tufts, the increased weight of 5 gallon buckets, selective hearing issues… I don’t know what you’re complaining about. Haha. Let’s hit rocks till the arms fall off.

[@neanderthalnonsense]

I like the Buffalo punch. I could see that horn piece being carried about and a new stick cut as needed. At least that's what I'd do as a traveling hunter. That's why I like the tie on antler punches. Small and packable. I'm no expert. Just my opinion.

[@Flintknappingtips]

Yeah, would be really east to have break down darts that could be used to attach punches. Really a whole bison horn could be used and serve as a nice little container when not used for knapping as well.

[@neanderthalnonsense]

@@Flintknappingtips dual purpose makes perfect sense.

[@bracoop2]

Can I ask you where you’re selling these points at? I’d love to buy some.

[@richardcummings7079]

What part of Colorado are you in. We go to Estes Park each year for family functions.

[@Flintknappingtips]

I’m either in Longmont or near Estes in the village of glen haven.

[@richardcummings7079]

You're close to Estes. My wife has 2 sisters and their families in Loveland. Knapp on.

[@neanderthalnonsense]

Cold sunny days are the best

[@Flintknappingtips]

It’s been pretty bad out so this day was welcomed.

[@raytheguyinthechair2791]

Where do you sell your stuff? Do you have a ebay store 🤔

[@Flintknappingtips]

I don’t put stuff on eBay anymore Ray. If you email me at [e-mail] I can send pics and prices of some things. Or you may find a point you like in the video I posted 3 weeks ago. The info is in the video description

[@neanderthalnonsense]

Very nice

[@neanderthalnonsense]

I missed the for sale video. Am I too late?

[@Flintknappingtips]

I’m pretty sure everything in the video from 3 weeks ago is gone now so I unlisted it.

[@neanderthalnonsense]

@@Flintknappingtips okie dokie.

[@Tradbow85]

What does grinding with a flake do?

[@Flintknappingtips]

Very fine grind. Think of it like different grit stone for sharpening steel edges. You can facet and fine grind with a flake for final stage platforms or stem grinding for smooth even finish. Raw flakes are better btw

[@Tradbow85]

@@Flintknappingtips that's good to know, I'll have to give it a go. Thanks for your time.