How to make an arrowhead . An intensive breakdown for beginner Flint Knappers

[@huntprimitive9918]

BRAND NEW! Stone Age Bow build and Hunt video is out. You can find it here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5-uZZ14htOWa9U

[@dariuswhite2543]

Can a cow bone be used for flintnapping . Tje type of bone used for tip overlays

[@1CT1]

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[@1CT1]

Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and you will be saved. John 3:16 (share the good news of the gospel around the world!) Have a wonderful day/night, may the LORD bless you all, and farewell!,.,,,,,,.,.,.,

[@AbhishekVerma-lv1so]

dude,,,,you are awesome!

[@malachiheidigregg4106]

The greatest you are

[@crowolfe290]

I did my undergrad thesis on lithics and you explained conchoidal fractures better than any literature could. Made perfect sense and now I 100% get it!

[@spwan10]

What's ur field of study paleontology?

[@crowolfe290]

@@spwan10 Mine is archaeology. Paleontology is the study of extinct plant/animal species.

[@youtubestolemyname]

Just ordered a starter set from you solely because of how informative and thorough this video was. Probably could have searched the web for something else, but I'm going to support those willing to share their expertise in such a helpful manner.

[@huntprimitive9918]

thank you very much, I greatly appreciate the support and you following along with my channel. Just received your order and it is packed and ready to go out in tomorrow's mail

[@johnhighsmith1461]

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[@general5104]

Yeah...too many folks out here, don't really WANT to take the time to instruct and explain the science end of it! I feel I have absorbed a whole book full of choice information along with hands on O.J.T. skills, from this hour and three-quarter presentation. This was VERY informative!

[@shadowfoxy818]

@@huntprimitive9918 how do I get the deluxe or the master kit

[@danebender6166]

Wow man, this has to be the greatest how-to video on KZbin , and it was entertaining, thanks bro, i really feel i have good understanding of the basics now i need to brake some rock and build some muscle memory . B

[@danielteague9200]

Brand new to flint knapping...I just watched this video uninterrupted start to finish. This was the most informative video I have ever seen by far! Thank you so much!

[@shadetreemech290]

Here we are using space-age technology to learn stone-age skills. I love it!

[@NorthwoodsRaven]

Fascinating and mesmerizing at the same time to watch a spall transform into such a beautiful arrowhead. Thank you for taking the time to teach this perishable skill. Much appreciated.

[@DigFlorida]

Sir it’s one thing to demonstrate skill, it’s another entirely to have a deep enough understanding of it to teach it. I don’t feel like I’m going to copy your motions after watching this. I feel like I genuinely understand the concepts of it and that makes all the difference in the world even if it will take a ton of practice to be able to do myself. This isn’t a tutorial, it’s a masterclass that I for one am grateful and so fortunate to have been able to absorb this lesson and soon to be many more on your channel at no cost. Thank you!

[@PeeWee33772]

This is the best Knapping tutorial I have watched. Thank you so very much for sharing your wisdom.

[@MAndersenbamboorods]

Thank you. It’s my third time watching. Every time I pick something new up.

[@intoreality1189]

This is amazing. It’s like going back 10,000 years and watching an arrowhead being made.

[@rogermartin4104]

i've been a logger, cabinet maker, sailor, electrician, and electronics technician. I like to learn new things. I struggled with flint knapping. The patients you have while explaining this process made it click for me. I watched, and it made sense. I went out and tried it with stone, bone and antler tools and it actually worked well for me the first time. I always wanted to take an animal with a bow and arrows that I made myself and now i'm a little closer to that. Thanks so much.

[@203Chance]

Any luck yet?

[@rogermartin4104]

no, had another back surgery. kinda put things on hold

[@203Chance]

Good luck 🍀!!

[@lostpony4885]

@@rogermartin4104 make sure your doctor uses proper pitch resin glue on that spine.

[@rachaeljaimetrout8270]

I wished to express my gratitude for the time you have invested in teaching your trade. I have watched many videos and read books on this craft and to say I have learned nearly as much watching this one video is an understatement. Your patience is what defines your instructional skills. Very much appreciative. Thank You, Rachael Jaime

[@huntprimitive9918]

Thank you so very much for the feedback and I am very glad that folks are able to learn from this video

[@American-Plague]

@@huntprimitive9918 Hello. I have a question: From what I understand, when percussion flaking, you want to support your piece underneath to allow the flake to travel far enough and avoid hinge/step terminations. When pressure flaking, many people use a pad with a hollow area "carved" out. This would seem to me that it isn't supporting the area you want to remove a flake from. How does this allow flakes to travel far when it's technically NOT supported along the desired flake while in percussion (soft hammer especially) supporting the desired flake removal allows the flake to travel far? Or am I missing something? PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE give me some advice/explanation on this question! Thank you! Awesome work btw! 😎👍

[@grantlandking4361]

Here! Here! I second that comment, and very well stated Miss Jaime. This gentleman is a prime example of showing love for his fellow man. Jesus commanded it, I really appreciate it, and it truly is an honor to watch and learn this skill!

[@general5104]

EXACTLY !

[@ianbruce6515]

I've watched videos by excellent,very knowledgeable, knappers who did astounding work --but this is by far the best explanation that I have ever encountered. Thank you so very much!

[@eddieberry8450]

Man, this was great! I’ve collected primitive tools since I was a kid and always marveled at the skill and techniques. Thanks!

[@ultimateflash7792]

This is literally the best instructional video for anything I've ever seen!!! My heart literally dropped outta my chest, then came back rejoicing!! 💚 I found a bunch of flint and thought I'd give this a try - I'm SO glad I came here first! Thank you! 👍👍

[@jrhamilton4448]

Fantastic video, even as someone who has been doing this for a while it's always good to go back to the basics and pay close attention to information you might not have known before.

[@meganthearchitectbrown1111]

I SERIOUSLY LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!! The way you encourage them to dislike it is funny because that just helps your views❤❤❤ You are SO HUMBLE!!!

[@birdflysfast7547]

Ryan - I’ve watched this video through several times now. I simply just can’t believe how much information is in this and how much I’ve learned from you in this video alone. I have sat through 3 (in person) 2-day basic flint knapping classes and didn’t learn or understand as much as I have here. I simply can’t thank you enough!

[@juanguajardo8359]

Man i literally tried making a point all day yesterday and just kept breaking them. Right before I went to bed I looked up how to flint Knapp and found your video and understand where I was messing up. Yesterday was the first time I ever tried to make them. I have about 50 points I have found in the woods

[@johnlamb95]

The most useful and Detailed flint knapping Video I’ve ever seen so far!!!

[@buckeyebssmstr]

I've been snapping for over 20 yrs....but his explanations are frankly how I'm gonna explain it myself to others from now on. Excellent teachings

[@truethought2581]

Craig ratzat has a few videos you may like. Craig's been featured in a few different magazines. Neolithics is his web site.

[@seanarmstrong7767]

John Lamb -A.C. NJ.???

[@mr.matthews67]

😡 I'm so thankful you took the time to teach this to somebody. Thank you for everything you are teaching.

[@reelhillbillyoutdoors]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I just ordered a flint knapping set today. I plan on making a knife, bow and arrow set, take them out to harvest a white tail. I've been hunting since I could walk almost and have always loved the feeling of providing for my family. Doing it the way our ancestors did would be an amazing feeling

[@ozarkarts]

Thank you for taking the time too explain and demonstrate this technique - you are a wonderful teacher ! I always wanted to see how flint arrowheads were made, and it was just fascinating to watch you do it!

[@victors8717]

Beautiful craftsmanship, attitude towards your passion and honestly great teaching skills mate! Thank you and keep up the awesome work!

[@billyjalufka2567]

Most informative video of flint knapping I've ever seen. Thank you.

[@jeremiahhook5185]

Dude thank you for your lessons! They are perfect detailed! I was interested every moment and watched it full thru! The fact that you are doing this level of teaching for free is incredible! I am more then appreciative! Just to support I’ll be buying tools from you instead of making them! From one artist to another thank you!

[@huntprimitive9918]

thank you very much, i greatly appreciate it. best of luck on your knapping!

[@arvilmogensen1945]

I am the 687, 794th viewer of this video Ryan. This video showing your approach to “serrating” a point was really educational for me. You revealed a simple approach. I have made it harder than it should attempting symmetric matched serrations either side. Same matched number opposite each side. STOCKTON points as one example have maybe 3 or4 deep notch serrations near the base. Using the Notch Flaker width as a guide is such a simple concept but I never thought of it. Good for you. THX

[@michaelmarks8954]

I will never make an stone point but I find this VERY interesting. As I follow along with the basics of your instructions I find it easy to understand “to implement that would be another story”. Have enjoyed many of your videos THANKS. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@shadetreemech290]

Yeah, me too. I'm not sure I'll ever do this, but I can do it vicariously through this video.

[@georgevanaken925]

I love your matter of fact philosophy. Passing on this FREE information is doing a wonderful service keeping these ancient technologies from fading into the past. Thank you. 🙏

[@duanebrower7896]

Fantastic instructions. Probably the best instruction video I have seen. And it was free, wow. I've bought DVDs and didn't get as good of instruction. A lot like you said sone of this is very difficult to put into words.

[@huntprimitive9918]

thanks very much, I very much appreciate it!

[@CMB865]

I watched this four years ago and have been blowing up rocks since! Watching it again now, and I am understanding it a lot better! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@allenwaters96]

I started knapping when I was 8 and I’m 58 now, this is one of the best instruction videos I’ve ever seen. I haven’t tried copper yet.

[@huntprimitive9918]

thank you very much!

[@Bossman50.]

Wow, 50 years. I couldn’t imagine being so experienced with something.

[@anonymousthesneaky220]

I just started about half a year ago, and quite honestly, my tool kit needs an upgrade. I have a hammerstone that used to be really nice, but is starting to get pretty worn down, nothing to protect my leg, and I have been pressure flaking with nothing more than scrap chert. Do you have any advise on how to make primitive knapping tools?

[@wescathey2801]

Th for your videos, I'm a disabled vet, you are well appreciated again ty man love your work

[@nachogroucho]

So I'm on my porch with my first flakes and struggling but learning with every mistake. I can't thank you enough for this video!! Any time I get stuck or not sure what to do this video answers my question. If this were a dvd you could sell thousands of copies. Again thank you I'm addicted now.

[@peterkolovos3079]

I cannot believe I just spent 1:44:44 hours of my life watching this. It was awesome!

[@huntprimitive9918]

haha, glad to hear. thank you !

[@rc3291]

Best video on flint knapping I've seen. Learned more than all the other videos I've watched.

[@huntprimitive9918]

I really appreciate that. thank you

[@stevereich2773]

I want to quit so many times but you inspire me to keep going! I want to be a good knapper. I learn more as I continue. Thanks Gill!

[@csib93]

Late to this party, but this is the best damn video on Flintknapping I've watched. Well done and I'm Subscribed.

[@nonprooutdoorsandmore2303]

Just ordered the starter kit and mixed spalls, lord give me a gift to be a fast learner lol I love huntin points and hope I can succeed in knapping, THANK YOU for these videos

[@huntprimitive9918]

excellent, thank you and best of luck on your knapping adventure

[@wonderbubbles4092]

I honestly loved this video. Every minute had information that can't be obtained just watching someone on the far side of a rope. Fine detail from having the camera close enough to SEE was what I needed. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@huntprimitive9918]

You are very welcome and I am happy to do it. Thanks for following along

[@WayneTheSeine]

Awesome instruction video. I have been facinatied with arrowheads my entire life. I am now 75 years old and wish so badly the internet had been available when I was much younger. I am still tempted to give it a go. I have watched numerous videos of yours as well as Jack Crafty. I think I have a very clear understanding of the mechanics and geometry of flaking and platform building. Come my next SS check I might just order a kit and give it a go. Thank you for sharing your hard earned knowledge and skill.

[@BookOfMormon4GenZ]

Wow! I'm still a novice at flint knapping. Yet, I learned so much from the 1:44:44 long video! I'm currently working with obsidian which teaches me how to be gentle at the right time and a little harder when needed. Thank you so much, Ryan, for this FREE information that has taken you many years to perfect!

[@willewollie]

Wow man! You are... I have never in my life encountered another that could even compare to your astonishingly magnificent awe inspiring ability to teach or explain. This is nothing short of genius. 😮

[@blitzmakesunevenmm4323]

First, thanks a million for the lesson. I am one of those mentioned as your target audience. The vid wasn't too long, it was like a great book that you wish there were more pages to read. Thoroughly enjoyed the lesson from start to finish.

[@AsherWeems]

When I started knapping last year I watched this video which was a huge help. Over a year later, after I am a capable knapper revisiting this video I was still able to learn from this video. I had been trying to hit small pieces too hard when using direct percussion. I am now able to make good points only using direct. Keep up the good work

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

So enjoyable to see someone that has mastered their medium.

[@Frank-f1s5x]

So, I have the sickness. I absolutely love every video you produce Ryan. I am just starting out and by that I mean I have roughed out two hickory bows, prepared a dozen and a half cane arrows shafts, collected enough whitetail backstrap sinew for two strings, made a half dozen atlatls (some just for display) and a few darts with bone points. I have made a few points from glass and have ordered some pine pitch glue from you to finish a couple knifes. I am going to buy the biggest knapping tool set you have and a shit load of rock and go at it. Thank you so much for your dedication and will to teach these ancient skills. You my friend are a badass.

[@a.b.k1983]

Seriously man! I’ve got shit to do tonight but now I’m going to procrastinate so I can watch this first. I’m good with it!

[@whoops8412]

Never in my life would I except to purchase a knapper kit.... well your video has inspired me. 2020 is one hell of a year and learning basic skills like Biface arrow heads is probably more useful than any of us can understand. You are a great teacher thank you

[@huntprimitive9918]

haha, thank you very much and great to hear the sparked interest in knapping

[@blakehurst8695]

I'v been busting rock and my fingers for a while now and managed to make some good points, but you have explained everything in a way that makes me understands so much more so thank you

[@tomjjackson21]

Thank you so much. Ive been playing with primitive tools for months without much progress. It's so nice to have little things explained by a knowledgeable craftsman. Genuinely, thank you.

[@aapelipaapeli4836]

Tools made of copper tubing, with lead weighs and steel files are primitive?

[@joelcoley2606]

@@aapelipaapeli4836 The technique is. And if you know the technique, the tools you use are subjective and easily replaced with primitive materials.

[@Daytonecaliknight951]

I appreciate your dedication to helping everyone learn this. I never watched how to do this and just watch you I've gained so much Knowledge. I'm honest shocked how well I absorbed and half way thru the video I understand every word and techniques as you explained it . God bless and Much Respect.. probably sparked ancestral Dna

[@lorenlavine4881]

Thanks for the wonderful video. Very insightful. I'm Native American and I have been wanting to learn this technique for so long. I am looking forward to my flint knapping journey.

[@thephenom724]

@HuntPrimitive thank you so much for the video. I'm learning a lot from it. I was wondering if you would please post a video on how to make a dagger or a knife via flintknapping? I'd like to make one for a friend of mine.

[@cameronalexander359]

I know you created this 2yrs ago..but its still helping newcomers. Thanks for taking the time to shoot, edit and upload this.

[@rmj7306]

We love you Ryan Gill, you're a national treasure. Thank you, Great video!!! I always look forward to your posts. When that point fell my heart stopped

[@general5104]

E X C E L L E N T. INSTRUCTION !!! Thank you for taking the time to show us exactly how a professional Flint-Knaps a piece of stone. It's amazing how intricate stone actually is, and the "cone" of pressure, you spoke of makes tons of since! I played with trying to make a spearpoint, back when I was a kid, and didn't have much luck, of course, I had never seen anyone Knaps before, either. Watching you brought memories back, from what would happen when I got flustered and would loose it and hit too hard and bust the rock I'd worked on for half a day. I lived on top of a Churt pit, so I had plenty of rock to use. That was 50 years ago! I might just make some tools up and try again. I have some kangaroo leather, left over from my Leather-Smithing. I'll set myself up and try it again. Now something from me to you, in THANKS: (I notice you drop your tools a lot.) I have spent my life designing tools, jigs, stands, lifting rigs, etc. Why not cut a wooden 4" x 4" a foot long and use either Forstener bits or flat spade bits, slightly oversized to the handle sizes of your pressure flakers and your various Billets, and make a free-standing base, (to set on the floor by you) and cut the upright on the appropriate angle so the top of your tool deck will be more comfortable to reach. ((or use a tripod like a music stand, off the bottom of the tool deck)) Space the holes out so there's plenty of room to grasp a tool. Bevel the edge of the hole, so that the handle "shoe-horns in" easily. Paint the whole stand a flat color, so there's never a chance of the sun reflecting in your eye off of its surface. Then, make it so it can be boxed and put together with just a few screws, and included in your kits. It will hold all your tools at an easy retrieval position, so you don't waist time chasing your tools. (Cut more holes than you have tools, so, as your tools grow, you have holes for them. Install a plastic bar-soap cup for your abraiding stone.) It would be one more item for sale, so you could make your kits to sell, WITH tool stand or WITHOUT tool stand, and price them as such. Hope this helps you and all of us, out here in KZbin land. Again, THANK YOU !!! Bill, from Tn. 🇺🇸

[@primitive.and.ancient]

I watch every video of yours, because I learn a lot from you. Thank you for sharing all those skills🌺

[@1CT1]

Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and you will be saved. John 3:16 (share the good news of the gospel around the world!) Have a wonderful day/night, may the LORD bless you all, and farewell!,.,,,,,,

[@billwood5502]

I might need arrows in my life, and now I have the actual basics of how to get them. Thanks for the very informative video.

[@greg4673]

I never actually plan to make arrowheads or spearpoints, but I've always been interested in how this happens. AND it certainly gives an appreciation for peoples that made these without the help of Copper. I am an engineer that builds and designs swimming pools and guitars believe it or not. Thanks for making this! The video I mean.

[@richardwiley5933]

Guitars & swimming pools - quite a diverse range of products! 😁

[@ryanstevens3150]

I’ve watched thousands of knapping videos and this is by far the most informative and detailed oriented thanks for sharing

[@huntprimitive9918]

thank you very much, I greatly appreciate it

[@luisvillarreal5262]

I consider myself an expert knapper. Of course, mine requires a bed. LOL.

[@timmynormand8082]

it's ok he doing it for FREE

[@terrybyrd3676]

That “mapper”😂😂

[@terrybyrd3676]

Sorry. Napper

[@scruffy6151]

Or recliner

[@jerrywhidby.]

😂😂💀

[@morgmoll1]

very best video on knapping I have seen. You are a patient teacher

[@jonathansherer5873]

This is such a great video! I learned flintknapping several years ago when I was living up in the mountains with some native american dudes on an archaeology job. I recently decided to give it another try and needed a refresher on some things and I'll say this video is probably the next best thing to learning in person like I did originally. So much so that I decided to order some tools from you to fill out my kit and replace the absolutely beat pressure flaker that my teacher had made for me back then.

[@huntprimitive9918]

excellent, thanks very much both for the kind words and the support

[@tylarmelfi6158]

Hey bro, I’ve watched this through twice, Once at beginning of my “journey” and agsin a few months later. This set of instructions, is a treasure

[@Kenji1685]

1:29😂 I like that the video is long✌️ Amazing!

[@twintwo1429]

Dude, call me a dummy if you want, but after watching you do this stuff many times and trying myself. I finally got the big picture. It's over now dawg, I'm on my own. Thanks like you have been thanked.

[@thefeatheredfrontiersman8135]

I had a vision once. A native elder told me that flintnapping is an orchestra! Each blow is a note, each tool is an instrument with a tune. And when you learn to simply know the different sounds and how to make them, then you know the song of flintnapping. My favorite stone I've ever had is some beautiful red and orange Jasper I pulled out of my grandparents Creek in northern California. Sadly it was a small piece but I still have those blades! So what's your all time favorite stone/ glass you have ever worked?

[@timmynormand8082]

glass ? a vodka bottle

[@American-Plague]

@@timmynormand8082 I practiced with man-made glass for years for obvious reasons: it's free and everywhere in large amounts. The old style TV screens are a great place to get really thick glass (sometimes it's 1 1/2 inches thick or more on bigger screens), but I recently ordered some obsidian spalls. If you are going to continue knapping, I HIGHLY recommend that you get some. It's a world of difference. So much easier to work with...for me anyway.

[@timmynormand8082]

@@American-Plague thank you for your reply an your advice really appreciated

[@American-Plague]

@@timmynormand8082 😎👍

[@greenmanofthewoods6060]

Ryan Gill the tool making teacher of our online primitive village!

[@eribertoacedo9505]

Reece Foreman I agree with you this is fascinating to watch.🕶"

[@austinmago212]

Heck yes I can’t wait to watch this!

[@jamesmastin8958]

I am 18 mins into video and all ready. I have learned more than I have in many live classes .thank you now back to lessons:)

[@shane8037]

Take a shot every time he drops something.

[@greenmanofthewoods6060]

I did and I ran out of arrows after the first 15 mins!

[@gooey9351]

Still drunk

[@SlimPickins_07]

Made it halfway through the video and had to get my stomach pumped out 😂

[@THome92]

Hahaha

[@whoops8412]

@@greenmanofthewoods6060 lmfao your joke is prime

[@loriecornelius8115]

Great video. The information is the best I've found. I now have a much better understanding. My son and I love your videos. Thank you!

[@huntprimitive9918]

much appreciate it! thanks for the kind words and for following along

[@DadPlaysBass]

Dude... I don't even hunt and I watched everything. How interesting!

[@huntprimitive9918]

excellent, I am glad to hear that. thank you!

[@scruffy6151]

Me too.

[@thomasjames1681]

@@scruffy6151 yu

[@koozie83]

Incredibly impressive! I'll be watching more!

[@austinroman8552]

On my second order from you now based purely on how well you explain things for free on your KZbin channel. Almost finished with my first full bow and arrow build on my own

[@gavinfriedman]

For a second I thought the thumbnail said, “Kidnapping for beginners”

[@gavinfriedman]

I did too!

[@zekers9712]

Yes me to

[@elmothewise3915]

@@gavinfriedman did you forget to change accounts?

[@aceburgers8801]

Same lol i was scrolling and like wtf haha

[@gavinfriedman]

No Elmo, why do you ask?

[@mikeantley466]

Thank you for the very well done beginner video, I loved it. Been wanting to learn this skill since I was about 10, 71 now. I ordered a kit and will start working on my rocks ASAP. I will be watching more videos soon. Happy new year to you all!

[@daughsonperkins4342]

Women: look at this new makeup tutorial Beth! Men:

[@elmothewise3915]

@Grace W damn nigga your ass looks sad lmao

[@Sheepdog1314]

@@elmothewise3915 nice language. Mom must be proud.

[@linebergster]

After seven decades, just goes to show, never to old to learn something new😊

[@joewalker4710]

imagine spending 3 days making an arrowhead then you miss

[@johnw614]

Great video. Very detailed and methodic. I don't know how this could be taught without video and an instructor that really knows how it's done, and the patience to teach. Very well done!

[@aarontatum2372]

He’s long-winded and talks in circles but he knows what he’s doing

[@dodgercan]

I sit and listen to your video and look up every now and then a Made a fairly nice second flat rock arrowhead. So thank you.

[@b2bmsk]

I'm glad I watched the whole video, I've learned all the things that I've been doing wrong.

[@muzicgr8]

Wow super amazing. Never knew what went into making arrow heads. I ordered the basic kit and am goin to try my hand at this amazing art and skill. I'm 56 so wish me luck

[@peachypietro9980]

Highly recommend Hunt Primitive: reasonable prices, especially for raw knappable material; high quality tools for knapping; links to Ryan's various tutorials; and he's attentive and responsive to inquiries. All around, I'm glad I came across Hunt Primitive on YT, since it's opened the door to flint knapping for me.

[@TKing1966]

great video. ive learned more in two hours here than in all the other videos that Ive watched.

[@artichoke890]

Every time I watch this I learn something new. So much info. Thank you Sir.

[@johnhrichak]

An ignorant newbie knapper who just cut the dickens out of an uncalloused finger while watching this excellent video! COOL! Seriously extremely informative. Thank you sir for an inspiring series of videos chock full of knowledge, tips and presented in a digestible manner. Again, THANK YOU! Best regards, John Hrichak

[@rodoquinn]

I just heat treated some flint, and I'm going to make my first blade. You inspired me. Thank you Ryan.

[@ajkcfilms3544]

How’d it go?

[@rodoquinn]

@@ajkcfilms3544 I have been going down and bringing back rocks but they were the wrong rocks. Just today I stumbled upon the right kind of rock, and there is no denying it. Waxy and green, looks beautiful. Although I watched your video, you don't really know until you try doing it with the wrong stone, and then you know what qualities would make a good knapping rock. I'll reply again after I try it out.

[@joshuaespinoza5082]

Yup! This guy is a honest one. I'm also going to invest my time and money to you. I like knowing where my money is going and you take your precious time to teach us which is priceless. Ill be ordering this on the 22nd. Thanks brother.

[@truethought2581]

I've knapped 30+ years. Trained by Craig Ratzat. This video certainly would have helped me when I was new to it. Well done, not over informational and over detailed. Really well done. Thanks again.

[@larrycrane9504]

Ryan , just like to tell you ive knapped and flaked for years. wasnt great, just persistent. but i was able to get usable points. but from your videos ive became really good.ive learned things from you like thinking of the piece your using like several stacked sheets of paper and work the high stuff first. and just watching you knapp. and flake. your explanations are great. like nothing i ever understood from any book. a lot of the way i learned was by just trying.so i had a few bad habits to over come as for how i hold a piece, where to start on a piece, ect. just want to say thanks for these videos.

[@huntprimitive9918]

Thank you very much Larry, that really means a lot. Great to hear I could pass along a few visuals to help out

[@hunt_trap_fish]

Literally, one of the GREATEST intros of all time.

[@parallaxical3067]

Started learning to Knapp in March 2020 with your videos. Watched some of the videos multiple times. Today spent a couple hours working with different tools; and I'm definitely starting to get somewhere, because I snapped a point and just picked up another piece. Every mistake you described, I made. Today. 😂. I kept getting greedy and tried to smash my way through, without properly setting up my platforms. Crushing the edge, step fractures, blowing up the whole piece. Rewatched this for the third time or so; now it really started to click, because I could actually recognize all the concepts. TLDR: Much appreciation for your shared wisdom.

[@huntprimitive9918]

thank you very much for the feedback! I still do all those things as well and have to remind myself to slow down and do it right.

[@jacobbrayton4227]

I just got into flint knapping when I heard Ryan Gill on the Seven Ages podcast, and I am so glad I checked out this page. The first 30 minutes of this video have been more helpful than the entire book I'd read on the topic (even though all of these things were covered in the book). Thank You! P.s. thank you for the permission to blow through my first box of rock. I was starting to worry I wouldn't have anything to show for it.

[@Tallisman1000]

Great job on both the video and the point... you got to the nitty gritty and the point in both... I’d love to see the deer your points bring down... you should ask your customers to submit photos !!! Again thanks for spending the time to share with everyone!!!

[@huntprimitive9918]

Thank you. we have several videos on the channel here with them in use, but also have a couple links here to both my personal kills as well as some of the customers. gillsprimitivearchery.com/hunting-photos/ gillsprimitivearchery.com/customer-hunting-photos/

[@micheleploeser7720]

Ive been involved with The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in Oregon. Bow making, arrow making & flint napping has been a hobby, thank you for your teachings. You provide the historic, correct anthropology to your wisdom. Thank you, my new Navajo friends will stop laughing at my white guy napping skills.

[@earthsciteach]

This video is phenomenal! I watched it twice before buying a flint knapping kit. Everything made perfect sense in my brain. Then, I held a piece of flint and a bopper in my hand. The wheels were spinning but I was going no where. I hacked a rock to tiny, shattered bits then came back and I'm watching for the third time. I picked up on things both said and unsaid that I thought I had understood before, but certainly did not. After finishing watching the third time, I'm going to go back out and undoubtedly whack another rock to shreds, come back and learn more. Thank you for this great resource!

[@earthsciteach]

Yep. Things were going really well. I had it almost to a decent preform then I tried to thin the base. Snap. I ended up with something between a thumb scraper and shaft straightener that probably wouldn't do either very well. LOL

[@huntprimitive9918]

excellent, glad to hear it and thanks very much. It definitely takes a bit of time to learn, but I am very happy I could put a lot of information out to help folks