Flint knapping a preform POV

[@JohnMartin-ze8cf]

Excellent work...Excellent teaching.....I like the view from the head mounted camera....Thanks

[@pineywoodsriders2184]

I really do enjoy watching your videos. You are one hell of flintknapper.

[@duranduran6415]

Finally - someone who flint knaps more than they talk. Well done.

[@Jason1975ism]

I'm a Jason from Oregon. I knap obsidian because it's available and when it cooperates, it's beautiful. Obsidian is not dragon glass. It's the devil's mineraloid! Forged in the bowels of hell! But I digress lol. Thanks for all your useful instruction! You are one of the real legends of the stone chipping universe!

[@myBanjohasemgz]

Thank you for the high praise! I dontnhave a good track record with that volcano snot lol

[@JohnMartin-ze8cf]

What a master....I just wish that you would share more often

[@JohnMartin-ze8cf]

Man....i liked the way that you chuckled when your piece snapped in two..

[@shawngroom7931]

Nice work as always!!

[@jackservold4299]

Thanks again Jason You have helped me so much. I was in aggregate production for many years, made million's of tons of little ones out of big ones now I break rock differently with tools .

[@tsink6]

Just wondering where do you get your flint. Love your video

[@rudychavira5558]

Havent learned that yet, love those large flakes.

[@charlesmckinney3560]

It's always a pleasure to watch you work, amazing skills!

[@TheJimford]

Fascinating, totally enjoyed watching your precise skills and resulting piece... 👍👍👍

[@myBanjohasemgz]

Thank you very much!

[@macx08212]

10/10 Would watch this view again.

[@funtymsforever605]

the laugh of dispair. ,,, but then I guess you've done enough not to get mad...

[@phrotojoe]

Jason,where do you get your rock from,,you have alot of it.

[@myBanjohasemgz]

Just accumulated over the years. Some I collect myself, most I traded for, and even bought a small portion of it

[@dennisramsey8208]

You are as good as anyone i have seen good job

[@myBanjohasemgz]

Thank you!

[@twrecks9119]

What are those boppers, and where can I get them?

[@myBanjohasemgz]

It is 1.75" aluminum rod. I made it, I just haven't got around to making any for sale just yet, but I will soon. I have the material, just need to do it

[@davinsinger3082]

Nízhóní gó Báásístóggíí íłtá íínlá (you made that arrowhead beautifully thin) I really admire your work and I yelled NOOO when it snapped but it happens and the way I believe is it comes out its it's own way and we help it.

[@myBanjohasemgz]

Yeah that was 100% my fault, I should have worked the ends earlier in the process. I made it too weak to be hitting on the ends, especially on such brittle material.

[@waterloofishing6277]

Man you are just fluid..your ability is killer bro! I live in Tx collecting rocks as I go at work..(land surveying) and been trying to Knapp for a year now with very little time to do more than 15 -30 mins worth of work ..lots of video time tho.. Yours and others are helping… do you live in Tx?

[@brianglover7629]

MerryChristmas

[@dustandeweese6490]

Amazing work and could you go into detail on how you do indirect. I’m struggling with indirect

[@myBanjohasemgz]

I will try to do a video soon. Although, I'm setting up the same basic platforms as normal. Takes a bit of time to figure out the right angles of attack though

[@markgreen3986]

Hey Jason! I’m curious about your aluminum billets. I’ve always thought aluminum wasn’t good for knapping. Thanks

[@myBanjohasemgz]

It works for me. You just have to throw away the copper habits.lol

[@markgreen3986]

It sure does work for you!! Is it a specific alloy? Or straight up round stock?

[@myBanjohasemgz]

@@markgreen3986 it's 6061 alloy

[@jackservold4299]

I see you had it snap , my biggest problem !

[@myBanjohasemgz]

Yup, it happens! Sometimes I get in a groove of breaking the dang things lol

[@johnbundy2703]

I really like that camera angle Jason. Would like to see more like it as well as some of your indirect percussion from the same angle. Thanks for putting this video up.

[@myBanjohasemgz]

When I get a chance I will certainly try to do an indirect video from this angle

[@otisnapper4107]

One of my first thoughts is, I would probably break that.

[@myBanjohasemgz]

Lol I dunno why, bit this peanut butter always seems to end up in two pieces for me. It's really brittle stuff

[@nailbendert4569]

It looked like it snapped at that big flake he said was deeper than he planned

[@nailbendert4569]

Dude you amaze me. You sure abrade the hell out of them lol

[@myBanjohasemgz]

Hell it's basically flake over going as much as I abrade!!

[@Flintknappingtips]

That’s a great view Jason. Would enjoy to see later stage stuff from this POV. You pressure technique should show up really well. Keep it up!

[@myBanjohasemgz]

I will for sure be doing some more like this. Maybe you can tell me why my antler pressure sucks so damn bad lol

[@curtisrobbins3460]

what is that bopper made out of

[@myBanjohasemgz]

Aluminum

[@leonardspalding6990]

You are amazing to watch. Love your videos.

[@jjviola2378]

Great video Jason, really like the camera angle on this one it shows a up close eye view of what the knapper sees and what is really happening with the angle of the preform and the strike. Shame the original preform broke but we all know that happens at times. Like the material as well and great job as usual.-John Siderio

[@myBanjohasemgz]

Yeah I was just testing out the camera holder. It does jar a bit when I strike, but I think it gives the best view for knapping. I stole the idea from Marty rueter lol

[@jackservold4299]

Jason, is that bopper lead loaded?

[@myBanjohasemgz]

No sir, it's just solid aluminum rod

[@jackservold4299]

@@myBanjohasemgz thanks , I just worked a Perdenales cobble down following how you set platforms and directions of strike's looks good ready for some indirect. I've watched lot of other guys videos you have best camera angles thanks again. I make jewelry out of my knapping. Now maybe some knives.

[@thomastaylor3903]

lol, i try and laugh and keep goin when i break em too

[@myBanjohasemgz]

There's really nothing elsebya can do. Doesn't help to get mad lol. It does hurt when it's pretty rock though!

[@ronaldhuffstatler6062]

I hate when that happens 😂

[@jackservold4299]

Setting platforms correctly and hitting them , I'm like lightening ,,, NEVER hit same place twice?

[@myBanjohasemgz]

Lol practice practice practice. One thing that might help, is find a way to stabilize your swinging arm and only swing with the elbow. Don't let your upper arm have any movement. Good luck!