How to make a large arrowhead or spearhead from a glass bottle, using primitive flintknapping techniques.
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@HistoryHoundDetecting6 жыл бұрын
I’ve been flirting with the idea of doing some knapping. This video has been the best I’ve seen in regards to explaining the terminology. The “platform” was a mystery to me until you explained it. Thanks for a great video.
@metaldetectingwithlugnut Жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, Good to "see" you. I started learning a couple months ago from my artifact consultant up the street, who makes beautiful points. My Son gave me a set a paleotools for my birthday and I have made some modern tools, like a copper "bopper" and flaking tool. Still getting the hang of it. I bet you'd be great at it.
@hurch19155 жыл бұрын
Very good instructional video, and I've seen quite a few. You make it look so easy. It is NOT easy. I'll keep trying, and maybe after a couple of hundred beer bottle bottoms, I'll be able to make one. Problem is, I've got to find the bottom of a couple of hundred beer bottles. Damn the learning curve!
@twillison88242 жыл бұрын
I find my best materials in old bottle dumps. There's loads of nice bottle bottoms to be had and some are quite large and thick.
@zaepher31766 жыл бұрын
I appreciate how kind your voice is and how you explain everything
@bobbertheclown29075 жыл бұрын
best flint napping video I've seen. Thanks so much
@KnapperJackCrafty6 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. Awesome stuff. Everything.
@gregpryorhomestead6 жыл бұрын
JackCrafty that means a lot coming from you!
@KnapperJackCrafty6 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to watching all your vids. I think I'm going to binge-watch this weekend... hahah.
@specifiedspoons53705 жыл бұрын
Really good video, the larger piece of glass was actually very helpful in explaining platforms, the large platforms on the larger piece of glass were easier to see and easier to point out.
@jackp4923 жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen on this
@senatorjosephmccarthy27203 жыл бұрын
Thanx for showing the good looking little arrowhead. Would have liked to see the video a bit longer to show big one finished too.
@PThumper3616 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining the details, im just hetting started and your video ooened my etes a little more, thanks for sharing !!
@terihomer53166 жыл бұрын
This is a great way to start napping and get your legs so to speak. I like your vids and will keep watching.
@tommelinn42684 жыл бұрын
This is the best video I have seen for a beginner. Thanks for sharing!
@grumpygrumpgrump1366 жыл бұрын
I am better at emptying the bottles than making the points. Of course everyone knows the best points come from empty Tequila bottles.
@gregpryorhomestead6 жыл бұрын
Larry Grubbs cuervo!
@franslangendonk65105 жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff. Very well explained and executed. Makes me even more interested in trying the art.
@americanmichigander4 жыл бұрын
glass spearhead? that last one would be a glass dagger!
@michianadoodles1571 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Very informative!
@lawrencelyman3372 Жыл бұрын
I actually taught myself to knap using old bottle bottoms.
@richardwiley59333 жыл бұрын
Beautiful point, and an excellent lesson in pressure flaking. You're a great teacher. 👍
@amandaworley20646 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! As a teen I use to use a bench grinder to make arrow heads!!! I've gotta try this now. Thank you so much for the great video. -New Subscriber-
@jamebrooke8942 жыл бұрын
I've found flakes of chip blue glass at village sites. So yes Native Americans did work glass, but I've found also banned slate and honey quartz.
@ezramiller89366 жыл бұрын
I want some of that old tv screen glass!
@michaelgibson21635 жыл бұрын
Glass ashtrays would prob be thick enough too. For arrowheads at least might not be large enough for a spear
@h.aritchie77175 жыл бұрын
This is one of many ways to find workable materials .Got to meet a man has this skill. Have some of his work .Was a invited to his home To see the colors of arrow heads made of glass. Sure this guy Has display after display case of ones thats special to him.
@knurft35 жыл бұрын
You guided me through making my first arrowhead, thank you!
@yamahabiker19376 жыл бұрын
Black or brown beer bottles also give you cool color/diversity since they are nearly everywhere. Just us the same technique to break out the bottom.
@saitama75874 жыл бұрын
When you are attract and you still watch a video years ago😄
@diegojimenezleal3 жыл бұрын
Eres un gran Maestro .
@hellochunn6 жыл бұрын
You sir are a great teacher!
@NikLyons6 жыл бұрын
Wow this is very cool thanks!
@gregpelaez84705 жыл бұрын
Badass video man, very thorough
@sef22735 жыл бұрын
I’d love to have a giant black flint arrowhead made . Maybe a foot long
@rodneysrepurposingrecyclin3821 Жыл бұрын
Please wear a respirator when breaking CRTs open. That powder inside them is lead and photo phospherous. Both can cause serious issues.
@jackreeves30012 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your time and talent! KANSAS
@buzzard472justin76 жыл бұрын
I've got a big peace of glass that I got from the bottom of a big pickle jar I'm hopeing to work with it soon if I can ever get time off with some sunlight
@joesphhagernan41626 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Very helpful.
@darrenhoffman66585 жыл бұрын
Good job on your videos I enjoy them
@rogerlimoseth47902 жыл бұрын
Ok just finished a bottle of bourbon. Are you sure I should be playing with broken glass right now?
@kaibilbalam71513 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir !!! Can you p,s show us how to knap a slab 2” by 4”, obsidian pls?! Or do you have a video already that shows us how you knapp it!? Thank you sir!!
@pantx05 жыл бұрын
Great stuff!
@terrence78026 жыл бұрын
king of random just made this exact video lol even with the drillbit
@Kurogane_6665 жыл бұрын
I have to ask what do you guys do with your container of discards? My mother used a container of mine for flower pot stuffings, don't know a good name but she found out why I said not too, I used a flake actually got carving my turkey this past xmas lol
@daniellebryan34965 жыл бұрын
I have a tendency to crack the glass completely in half when knapping it. Is there anything you can recommend to prevent this? I use a rock instead of a bopper. Thanks!
@meowme76442 жыл бұрын
thx 👍👍
@wecuyler Жыл бұрын
have you ever used porcelain, like from an old toilet?
@CliKnight5 жыл бұрын
It is now official...You are my Yoda
@darrenhoffman66585 жыл бұрын
The plastic looking handles that you're using your making your tools out of what is that made out of and where can you get it from thank you
@shadowxgaming42472 жыл бұрын
Do be warned that old CRT TV glass is often leaded glass. So, if you cut yourself and get that in your bloodstream, you may have an unpleasant time.
@blueridgebushcraft82945 жыл бұрын
My favorite part is getting the bottle empty. Hahahahaha
@brucebanner83973 жыл бұрын
Why is it not sharp? You keep running your finger on the edge yet you dont get cut
@parsivalshorse5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Is glass different to work from volcanic glass, flint etc?
@parsivalshorse5 жыл бұрын
@A lone Cockroach Thanks. Gonna give it a try.
@tylerparker30245 жыл бұрын
For whatever reason I can't get one of these very sharp
@rockettony10145 жыл бұрын
Have you ever done indirect percussion
@MrJaegoor6 жыл бұрын
Sehr gut.
@dtigert2333 жыл бұрын
Any tips on preventing step fractures?
@gregpryorhomestead3 жыл бұрын
Make sure your platform is well below centerline.
@dtigert2333 жыл бұрын
@@gregpryorhomestead awesome man thank ya!
@chig93576 жыл бұрын
very cool
@bernarddemonceaux90003 жыл бұрын
Nous avons des perceuses avec disque en diamant that is évolution
@wtr75 жыл бұрын
How did yoi learn flintknapping? Trial & error? Great vid.
@gregpryorhomestead5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I learned from KZbin and LOTS of trial and error
@A.P.C.GROOVES5 жыл бұрын
mine keeps breaking
@phillipjones35965 жыл бұрын
I bet the ol timers are just shaking their heads.
@samuelparamos96095 жыл бұрын
One question, do you realize de arrow thiknes is the same than the thiknes of the piece of glass? (Pd, the bigger the glass, the bigger the flake, man, just shut up)