Make The OLDEST STONE TOOLS In The World - The First Stone Tools

[@jesseparra570]

Wow! Beyond cool. It must be beyond incredible to visit such a location that birthed the origins of man. Its mind boggling how old those tools are at the Kenyan sites. To get a razor sharp working edge from small cobbles like that would have been a game changer for the earlier species. Hard to imagine these tools were pre fire technology, most likely used to scavenge meat from a carcus and eaten raw or dried like jerkey. The 3 tools you made look very close to the ones I have seen in books. Super simple tools, but they worked! I hope it was a once in a lifetime experience for you. Thanks for continuing to share your experiences and travels with us! As always spectacular content man. Would love to see a video processing some meat with those tools.

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Appreciate it greatly. It was an honor to be in such a place. Especially as a flintknapper to be so close to the birth of where it all started was amazing.

[@wancaweyaka6881]

Donny Dust would survive if the stores closed, he's knowledgeable of our ancestors way of tool, and weapon making, and survival, and probably much more knowledgeable. Most of us modern humans who think we are A productive part of society and intelligent are just consumer's for Large Corporations, lack essential knowledge of how to truly survive without buying food, tools, lodging, clothes, weapons, medicine. My Ancestors on my father's side Dakota/kewa , and on my mother's side, Irish/English/German at one time in history all had this awesome knowledge, everyday each generation is losing more and more of it. Looking down on this knowledgeable calling it primitive and obsolete. This knowledge is essential.

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Couldn’t agree more and appreciate your sentiment. Time will tell…these skills and way to approach nature are universal. They were shared by all and appreciated in every way. It’s an honor to create pieces from the past and share with the world.

[@timbeaumont3584]

If you do a deep dive into just the farming systems that are used youll see just how fragile the modern system is

[@ingwiafraujaz3126]

Awesome field experience. I just learned about Oldowan tools for my human evolution minor in uni so this was a treat to watch and a good way to revise with some visual and practical feedback. Enjoying the overall chill pace and calmness of your videos man. Keep up the great work.

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Glad it was helpful! And thanks so very much for following along on the adventures. Much respect 🤙

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

I appreciate you showing where a lot of this survival knowledge comes from.

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Absolutely. My pleasure!

[@AnarchoReptiloidUa]

As usual, thank you for this great educating video. 👍💪😎

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@greywolfwalking6359]

A wonderful learning experience...thanks for sharing this time n education of techniques!! Awesome!! 🤙🦊🧙‍♂️🐺👍

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@forendetta8164]

Hello donny. Can I buy this? The material to do this? I'm looking to learn. As you make video I said to myself I will buy, but I do not know on which site. Thanks

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Yes, absolutely. On my Instagram I’ll be selling items tomorrow. Good place to pick some items up.

[@forendetta8164]

Ahhh 😢 me no Instagram.🤔

[@rebutineur]

very interesting this mix of historical information and experimental tool making. Great job !

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@storbunlimitedbushcraft6996]

Great video buddy! Thanks for sharing

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Thanks for watching!

[@the_neanderthal09]

i always love it when you cover tools used by other species, crazy to think these kinds of tools were made and used millions of years ago then sat in the ground and dug up by their descendants and made again countless generations later

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

No doubt. It is pretty crazy when you think about it. It’s something that never really stopped…stone tools are for everyone and ever!

[@willcool713]

It must feel amazing to know you're working with the very materials we originally learned with.

[@isaacjcourts574]

Where can I buy your book? I love your vids

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Thanks. Appreciate it greatly. The following link. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Wild-Wisdom/Donny-Dust/9781668013434

[@lawrencekeller6029]

Very interesting great video

[@Squatchy9393]

Those tools are rad

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Thanks. Appreciate it greatly!

[@-ArthurMorgan_]

It's pretty interesting tool ,maybe there are different variations of that tool that have been used in different cultures. Awesome video,all the best

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Totally! I’m sure different species made small modifications, but down was a significant tool of the time!

[@stephengarrett8076]

This is amazing! Ive learned a lot from this as im very intrested in early tools thank you 👍

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Glad it was helpful!🤙

[@rodriguezelfeliz4623]

Superb channel and video, despite the audio issues

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Sorry for that. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it greatly 🤙

[@Robertssurvivalsystems]

Another awesome video, thank you for sharing

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

My absolute pleasure. Appreciate you watching as always.

[@maritimespook]

Donny in Africa = EPIC 🙏

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

🤙🤙

[@maritimespook]

@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks I appreciate you brotha ! 🙏

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

@@maritimespook much respect and appreciation 🤙

[@Mdog-43]

New sub over from drinkinbros -great info, when the power goes out we are back in the stone age fast 🤙🏼🥃

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Fascinating video. Incredible experience. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@teyanuputorti7927]

this was an amazing video thank you for sharing and as someone who getting into flintknapping thanks for the videos they been a great help.

[@JohnTBlock]

What kind of stone were you cracking into chunks/flakes, not quite obsidian or flint, what is it Donny?

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

It was a type of chert I picked up locally. Not sure the exact name. It had some decent qualities.

[@TheRealRomansThirteen]

That rock has allot of cracks in it, it reminds me of upper Michigan slag stone. It's super hard up here too! Look how hard you have to hit it. Perhaps try the heat method. You got a nice turtle back and some outstanding flakes. I did a very poor fixed blade from an egg shaped slag stone once. It's in a box like a rare treasure coverd in dust. Purple slag glass. The cortex was the handle material, the blade was functional but nothing pretty. I love seeing you smack around theese tiny stones. That's my life's quary where I live.

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

It wasn’t the best, but it’s all I could find. Here’s another video from Africa. Bushmen - A Day In The Life, Kenya Africa #maasai #bushmen #bushcraft #survival #primitiveskills kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGLTXqKhZt1oa5Y

[@theevilhermit231]

Wondering if you were able to handle any orginal artifacts? If so did they feel as if made by smaller hands?

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

I wasn’t able to handle anything from an artifact standpoint. I’m not tracking on the hands statement. Thanks.

[@theevilhermit231]

@@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks just the size differnce of ancient hominids to us and others. Have seen several theories of the makers just never heard comparisons between hominid size verses tool size. One candidate was of the linage of "Lucy" she was about 3 feet and change tall.

[@stevo48602]

That looks like the flint I found in Denmark. Where did you find it?

[@kentmilbrandt3989]

We were never apes! We are learning all the time there was a period of brilliant skilled humans. Long before we ever dreamed.

[@jefftoler9017]

Another great video brother, thank you

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@vandamonelements7866]

What would those ancient people’s use for fire striking? Would it be another stone of sorts or a mineral such as pyrite? Any ideas

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Marcasite and pyrite were used later in history. Most likely they collected fire from lightning strikes.

[@ryanhunter1587]

Very interesting.

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Glad you think so!

[@johncoffey8645]

Don't turn into a meal while you're over there.🤣🤙

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Haha. No worries!

[@adamedwards2261]

Absolutely amazing 🤙🏻🇺🇸

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Thanks 🤙

[@izzyc.6559]

Love it! It's very interesting, I've only recently heard of Oldowan tools but have been making stone tools for a long while now that look the same as them. Simple tools like these are pretty intuitive I geuss.

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Thanks for watching! There fun to make, simple in creation and really are useful tools. Appreciate you greatly!

[@MrGiokos]

❤ love from Greece

[@ProWalter2]

I'm curious, what kind of chert/flint is found in that area how does it compare to stuff in America and Europe in terms of knappabilty?

[@Elghast]

How do NPCs saying “howdy cowboy” over and over have millions of views and you’re in the thousands???? This channel is a blessing to behold

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

As long as g as I reach those who want to watch…I’m happy. Appreciate you watching!

[@josephcormier5974]

Thank you sir for showing us that a person can survive without power tools keep up the awesome work brother six stars

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@gtmcfar]

I have heard that first nations people made stone mocotaugan before europeans brought iron and steel but have yet to see an example of this. I wonder how they would work. Have you ever seen one of these? Your videos have inspired me to try making some stone tools.

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

To be honest, I haven’t seen any stone versions of these in the Americas. It wouldn’t be to difficult to do with stone except that it would be more of a curved flake. That would get it done from a carving standpoint. Happy they are working for you. Appreciate you watching!

[@AssalaHadjadj]

1:31 it’s definitely the Australopithecines

[@godzilla964]

Reminds me of those chert cobble stones that stores and neighborhoods use as decorations. I wonder if those would work as stone tools.

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

If it’s chert…it will work!!

[@freddyoutdoors]

Really interesting watch cheers dude

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Much appreciated. Thanks for watching!

[@justintrimpey8862]

Awesome job

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@justintrimpey8862]

@@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks cheers in return

[@jonnevitu4979]

man, humans are amazing wtf

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

They are!!!

[@izzyc.6559]

All life is truly wonderful!🤙

[@keithwhittington1322]

Terrific instruction. Was great seeing the oldest simple tools, then tools you so easily (with knapping skills) made to replicate them. I wonder how the idea got started. Maybe, someone threw a rock at a bird, missed, and the rock shattered showing the glossy interior. Curious, he picked it up to have a closer look and cut his finger.

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Glad it was helpful! It’s hard to get that 100% idea, but I think anything was possible. It’s a mystery that will never get an answer!

[@EazzyBeezie]

Donny D’s on the back up, drug free so put the crack up

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Classic song!!! Haha. I got the reference immediately 🤙

[@EazzyBeezie]

@@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks you’re a cool dude Donny. Thanks for your content. 🤝

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

@@EazzyBeezie appreciate that…I just do my thing and aim to live an easy life. 🤙

[@skullcaps442]

Hello I me texting you is a real shot in the dark but I am a young Native American content creator and I see you have furs and many some would call native related items I was wondering if there is any way we could trade for some items?

[@thehobowoodsman7971]

Can I hang out with you some day

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

No problem 🤙

[@thehobowoodsman7971]

You truly are an amazing man. You make some of the greatest videos. It's an absolute pleasure to watch them. I'll have to put it on my bucket list. Thanks for saying no problem appreciate it.

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

@@thehobowoodsman7971 appreciate your kindness and approach to life. Much respect and appreciation.

[@OldNavajoTricks]

I thought this might've been Lomekwi 3

[@ForsakenKingOfMurrica]

2:18 that looked so pretty once you cracked it open 😮 first I wanna make them knives or arrowheads then I see how pretty they are and I'm like NO A NECKLACE FOR A WOMAN!! 😅 or money.

[@michaelwolf6855]

You are the only channel I'm subscribed to. I want to be you in 20 years. I'm a 30 year old dude. Lol

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Hahaha. I appreciate it…you could be me in 14 years as I’m only 44. Do appreciate the time you spent to watch my video. Thanks so very much🤙

[@hillbillynick2000]

Dude! You rock! Get it?😂 seriously cool👍

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

You rock! I totally get it!!!

[@hillbillynick2000]

😂

[@TheRealRomansThirteen]

I can't get into all the evolution stuff I definitely think we were all created as highly intelligent beings from God, but I'm super stoked that you're in Africa learning from a native group. They always have the best skills.

[@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks]

Absolutely. I appreciate your outlook and opinion. Thanks for watching!

[@jcs56]

Faith does not reject objective reality to hold a traditional belief system. Faith fills the gaps between what is known and what cannot be known. Fundamentalism is that which rejects objective reality in lieu of tradition. It prevents wisdom and understanding, and in turn, true faith.

[@Ein_Kunde_]

Fool

[@izzyc.6559]

@@jcs56 I think the same can be said of evolution, it fills gaps between what we know and don't know. We can't see where we've come from, so we try to come up with theories and try to connect things. I believe in God, but I definetly think whether you believe in him or not you have a god whether it is money, possesions, evolution, etc you have one.

[@jcs56]

@izzyc.6559 evolution is a natural process, possibly started by God. To believe God started it requires faith. Great. No problems there. Rejecting evolution is problematic. Humanity is quite certain it is a natural process because we know a lot after 100+ years of study and discovery. We know how it works. We know how it lead to us. What we don't know is how it started. Rejecting evolution without good reason limits your mind and your faith, and I humbly recommend reconsidering your position. Its reasonable to be skeptical of the science, but the more you learn about it the less skeptical you become. Unless you only learn about it from people with anti-evolution biases. Be safe out there.