Making Stone Arrowhead for Hunting Big Game (HD)

Learn to make a razor-sharp stone arrowhead for hunting big game animals. You'll learn more tips and tricks to improve the quality of points you make, as well as making functional points from tricky pieces of flint.

[@LivingBattery]

For something so lethal, the creation of it is very relaxing.

[@chadantonio]

Well if you sit there for hours hunched over, your back starts to ache so not as relaxing as you think. Plus sometimes flakes will shoot up at your face or dig into your skin and cause nasty cuts.

[@graphiccontent98]

you and Shawn woods both upload a flint knapping video in the same day. what greatness

[@nogie1717]

Once again, fantastic video. It's great to see a reminder to see that a point doesn't have to be perfectly flaked to serve its purpose. As a new flintknapper, I sometimes get hung up on trying to make the point perfect when that isn't how the guys who did it to survive knapped.

[@washietatonka]

I love you technique. I watch some other guys work a large stone down to make just one point. Your like me. You see the many point that can be made from one stone. The point doesn't need to be beautiful but functional and that is the beauty of the point.

[@primitivepathways]

You're so right! I can't stand to see stone wasted. I'll pick up people's waste flakes and can make dozens of points from the stuff they throw away. It's a shame that people will break up a large piece of stone for one big blade and then throw the rest away. There is so much more that can be made from the waste flakes!

[@johnknotabuc]

Billy, I have seen dozens of flint kidnapping videos, and this one is defiantly the best. Your explanations of exactly what you are doing are outstanding. I hope you take something big with this arrow head. Also, I would like to say I respect you for showing your misses in your hunting videos. As a bow hunter I know there are misses in the real world.

[@bigbensarrowheadchannel2739]

Your videos have helped me tremendously. I hope to harvest my first deer with a primitive bow and arrow this year.

[@bromanviper1238]

I just got a book for boys that tells me how to make bow and arrows.This video has helped a lot. THANKS!!!!!

[@johnmartin6140]

I`ve watched a lot of flintknapping videos.....this one is the best of the best....thanks for doing this....it really helps us beginners.

[@muttlyone2964]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I have learned so much from your videos.

[@austinortiz814]

you make it seem so easy iv been doing this for over 5 months not constantly but still have trouble thinning out the rock or glass.

[@joshuasage2198]

Thank you Billy! I started knapping a year ago after watching one of your glass arrowhead videos. I really enjoy making all kinds of points now out of various materials. I have learned allot from your videos, great information & demonstrations ^_^

[@pandamm7540]

I don't do anything like what you do on your channel, but the subjects are so interesting and you do such an amazing job making the videos I can't help but watch them all.

[@DanielSmithForge]

Very helpful video, made setting up platforms and removing larger flakes easier.

[@ANXIETOR]

Really nicely done video and point. Also, I've never seen the flake used as a punch technique. Cant wait to try it. Thanks, Bill.

[@waikarimoana]

Another top video, thanks for all the info, best of luck for your opening hunt season, a 5* video, best regards from Down Under, Tony.

[@wildjakessurvival]

Billy Great video on thinning and material reduction. Thank you for sharing these.

[@inuyasha1389]

I hunted a wasp with a obsidian arrowhead. It was a great hunt

[@1963geistaffe]

Nice job! Just got my flint today and am excited to start in on them! Thank you!

[@KowboyUSA]

Bow season got here on the 3rd. I've been bow hunting for 4 days. Great video. Super helpful pointers.

[@KowboyUSA]

@Halo Theories yessir. 4 x 4 Muley

[@thomaseskelsen1362]

Thank you sir. Great vid and nice finished product. I really appreciate your tutorial, particularly the narration. Very helpful & cool!

[@ozarkoutlaw7593]

hey I just wanted to say thanks for everything you inspired me to make aroheads and I've been working really hard to be as good as you are and I've been cut scraped and lots more but I almost gave it all up but every time I watch your videos it's keeps me going thanks for everything

[@stonehead6257]

Great vid! Nice reference for the beginner or anyone interested, thank you

[@MegaOats9000]

Excellent content, man. Been working in S. Oregon and came across a lot of obsidian. Definitely going to use your videos as a resource.

[@gun1911]

I always learn so much from your explanations. Great video work and communication. Really like the punch method you showed on taking a step fracture off. Will keep this in mind.

[@Klintgreecedwood]

that's cool to b able to bring down game with ammo and bows made with your own hands. it makes the hunt a little more fair to the game than sitting in a shooting house and nailing a deer with a sniper rifle!

[@anitarositano7366]

Jeff Slatton

[@anitarositano7366]

Jeff Slatton you stink like poo

[@anitarositano7366]

Jeff Slatton just joking youre cool

[@SewNome]

very nice video and explanation, greetings from Brazil!

[@raycooper931]

Super good video awesome lots of small details no one else is showing thanks

[@johnmartin6140]

thanks for your videos....very helpful and informative......you are one of my favorite knappers to watch.

[@raykemry954]

You sir are a fine teacher, thanks

[@calebchristian404]

I love your videos😁. Can you post a video on step by step on making your primitive arrows

[@calebchristian404]

I would love for your to make a step by step on how you make your primitive arrows. I check on your videos every day. I am strougling to make primitive arrows I need some inspiration😁😁😁😁😁

[@kading7689]

You should do more of those kind of videos I really enjoyed that

[@θανασηςΔημοπουλος-φ2ν]

beautifull arrow head...greetings from greece!

[@DeirdreYoung1]

just admirable skill. thank you very much for sharing this.

[@roylesterjr.7050]

Wow! thank you, your tutorials and videos are a BIG HELP :-)

[@andrewbenedict2076]

Awesome video and arrpw point. I really like the ones you have already hafted.

[@northernselfreliance6943]

I would love to have your talent!! You do some beautiful work. I love the video and can't wait for the next one. - cheers from Alberta Canada

[@royceletime8907]

Wow that was a very informative video thanks and what a beautiful arrowhead you made

[@tonygray3787]

impressive thinning of that chunk

[@ekevanleeuwen8964]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@johnnyfaber8089]

you're kickass! Thanks so much for the video.

[@ThunderMountainTactical]

Great job! Very helpful video.

[@Tradbow85]

really enjoyed the video, thank you

[@michaelpringle804]

Always love your work.

[@hunter19709]

great video did you heat treat your stone?

[@arissusanto8373]

Amazing work, thanks for good idea

[@marcobernal7330]

thanks , un saludo ,from la paz bolivia

[@xserpnt8468]

Hi there, I was wondering if you could do a video on making a west coast style of bow like the Hupa and Klamath bows on your site. Maybe a how to or a little documentary. I watched your self bow tutorial and left me wanting more. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@primitivepathways]

I just made an entire DVD and have released it on my website: primitivepathways.com

[@xserpnt8468]

Funny you say that, I just purchased the DVD 2 days ago. Can't wait to watch it!

[@sebastianmucci9180]

Amazing. Fantastic job.

[@danielkim9302]

Dear Billy. could you please please please take consideration into making a Q&A video because I'm pretty sure many people have a very good questions for you.

[@sonoftheway3528]

will you ever make a video on how to make primitive arrows?

[@bowmaster619letschug6]

this is a comment that I am putting out to every survivalist or primitive skills Channel or reenactment channels and it is a simple yet complex one at the same time. I know that cat tails are edible and I also know that you can Harvest Cattail roots dry them out and make it a flour substitute or extender so my question is can you take your cat tail flower and use it to make hardtack and if so does it have the same or at least similar shelf life of hardtack that's made with store-bought flour

[@NPNelson-X]

Great video!

[@heathdownunder3671]

Really enjoy your work keep it up

[@runningdoe6288]

osiyo, so very nice, I have a few myself, wado for showing,

[@lvalle1994]

Great videos man keep up the good work!

[@johntyler6349]

Excellent!

[@lukewertz3795]

in the beginning how did he get those perfect big flat pieces of flint because I have tried everything to get them like that but all I got was fails

[@HacheChugz]

how fast can you make an arrow point starting with the thinner, easy to knap stone flakes?

[@Elrakis_Gaming]

do you come to Wyoming? I'm new to knapping and your videos are very helpful!

[@wolfhunter1088]

Nice work

[@PolAdd22]

For some reasons those flint flakes look tasty to me 😂😂😂 maybe i have some kind of mineral deficiency

[@msDanielp369]

XDD

[@adammoggach2958]

I grind slate and it makes some good strong points have you done it before

[@primitivepathways]

No but I bet they would work.

[@nbrum1981]

Right on man! More videos!

[@primitivepathways]

Thanks buddy, I'm working on more!!

[@dalegreenleegreenlee8085]

Primitive Pathways thats a very good video

[@cloud680]

Beautiful

[@guywade5413]

I use just a grinding type stone until i am thinned. Pressure flake and tick my edges...

[@webbynmason7517]

hey billey where in oregan do you live because i live about 2 hours from burns oregon

[@raritica8409]

do you think it would be able to take down a bull moose? I wouldnt want one trampling me in its anger.

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Roman Hamm it would take down any animals in north America.

[@raritica8409]

IntrovertedLoner id rather be safe than sorry. Those tanks sit nearly 9 ft high

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Roman Hamm and when an arrow punches through their heart and lungs, they ain't standing 9 ft anymore.

[@raritica8409]

IntrovertedLoner You've shot moose?

[@dooleyfussle8634]

The latest winner on Alone took one with a commercial bow and arrow, in excess of 50/60# draw weight and razor broadhead. The serrated stone point will likely do even more damage. Shot placement is key. An atlatl and dart would work too, check out Hunt Primitive.

[@chadantonio]

Now that's why my points have been breaking! Cause my strike to the base causes too much vibration.

[@thecountrycat2632]

How long did it take you to learn to flint knap. Any and everyone is free to respond.

[@garrettdylan5782]

I knapped off and on for 2 years. 2 months to get good arrowheads after knapping with experienced knappers. Learn more everyday though

[@primitivepathways]

It took me several months of practice to make points that were functional. They were ugly, but they were sharp enough to kill. But it took years of practice to really learn to control the stone and make very fine, exquisite points. I also only had a few formal lessons, so if you can sit down with an experienced knapper your progress will increase greatly.

[@johngschwend]

Another real good video. Maybe some day i will finally get it. When are you going to finish your second hunting video? I know it's a lot of work and you do a good job. One last thing. In my latest novel my protagonist uses primitive skills and weapons. The book is free on Amazon Kindle Sept 6 and 7. Check it out at Amazon. It's called Portal to the Forgotten.

[@franciscosalinas6709]

What if you are in a survival situation and cant find flint and glass

[@himanshuwilhelm5534]

For small animals, you can just sharpen the tip of a wooden arrow and fire harden it. There's also the fact that humans can go a few weeks without food before they start digesting their internal organs. If you are particularly chubby, you can last a bit longer. Water is a more important resource, coming right after air, and it's also more likely that you will find usable rocks in a river. Here's an order of priority for survival: Oxygen Water Sleep Food

[@brandonniklas2506]

Wer do you buy flint

[@dalegreenleegreenlee8085]

do you use an ishy stick

[@primitivepathways]

I have before but I don't use them regularly.

[@Birdsqueezer]

I've never been able to flintknap as much as I have practiced. I can never get good materials. I live in Georgia and I never knew stone points were legal to hunt with

[@andrewschort724]

Why wouldn't they be legal? It's how all of our ancestors used to hunt.

[@chaseorton-brown5225]

billy what happened to the video of the summer bow makeing class?

[@primitivepathways]

Hey Chase!! I've still got the video on a memory card and I haven't gotten it edited down yet. I also want to wait until it gets a little closer to the summer so that it will help bring in others to the next class. If I post it too soon, I'm afraid that it will be forgotten by the time the next class gets closer. But don't worry, I WILL upload it to my channel!!

[@chaseorton-brown5225]

ok thank you for getting back to me on that. if you want i can send some pictures and videos of it if you want. I added a leather handle wrap on it.

[@Ra000leo]

Let me ask you this, Isn't a bit waste of time spending hours per each arrowhead if you can just use pointy shards? Im asking that as it seems to me that stone arrowheads dont last mutch, specially obsidian or glass. And how good are those in comparison to fire treated wood when it comes to killing an animal?

[@ChrisArthur929]

yes, it is easier just to use pointy shards but you all so have to be in mind what materials are available in north America to find a nodule of chert 12 inchs long and 5 inchs wide on the ground was a god send after clovis times that's the reason why the clovis point was not used any more because it takes a lot of material to make one( basically a nodule I explained)is the normal to make a decent clovis and after came the Dalton which was easier to make than a clovis and after that came notched points to be spear points and arrowheads but in Europe they didn't use points like this till the bonze age the reason for that was because English flint is almost impossible to knap with a antler pressure flaker and you could not heat it that's all so the blessing given to north America because nearly ever stone is able to be water treated and heat treated and all so to say this it is not cheating to use a copper pressure flaker it is cheating if you use a copper bopper or punch because no evidence has ever been found of copper boppers being used 10,000/5,000 years ago. in north America copper never needed to be used for anything because even the most terrible stone could used to make tools but in Europe all they had was English flint so they needed to adapt to the conditions so did the clovis people and the first Europeans and if you think about it in north America the native Americans did the hardest thing to do to make tools in the begging and the Europeans used the easiest way to make tools

[@salamilakum]

Wood isn't sharp enough to kill big game. Obsidian and stone lasts longer than wood

[@lvalle1994]

It is easier to just use something pointy but what your looking for is to make the wound greater that way if (let's say) a deer got tagged by the arrow how far will it run? Will the wound be even great enough to be fatal. But that's just my idea

[@dalegreenleegreenlee8085]

i wish there was a way to show pics on hear with my phone

[@ReptileNexus]

Can't use home made arrow heads in my state, sadly.

[@primitivepathways]

Where do you live?

[@ReptileNexus]

Primitive Pathways Connecticut

[@jylp4u]

Another great video, but some parts of the video are a little over exposed.

[@primitivepathways]

Yeah sorry bout that. I had to keep adjusting the iris to the sunlight and different backgrounds and I forgot to adjust for some shots.

[@josemezatorrez]

Do Native-Americans still.make and use points for.hunting and can you tell the age of arrowheads?

[@Master...deBater]

No...and you date them by style/location.

[@MchaelTeeter]

very nice napping video

[@christopherblackhall2832]

Try to make an otzi the iceman knife billy

[@fluffernutter0923]

i live in Georgia so how do find tools

[@DeepSouthSlings]

You can make your own knapping tools or buy what you need. Try www.flintknappingtools..com

[@DanielBrowne-dz7we]

“ghastly wounds” 🤣

[@dalegreenleegreenlee8085]

im looking forwerd to my hunt with the arrowheads i made

[@KowboyUSA]

Awesome. Happy hunting.

[@tictac6041]

I live in Texas San Antonio

[@zouhairyesfi3912]

C'est coule

[@amerodsinada3904]

I like iron and rocks

[@jankoning9088]

could you just use a dremel

[@chaseingthetiger178]

I'm gunna make this but make the point dull so I can bring it to school

[@spitroast2691]

Chaseingthetiger ......if your school is anything like mine youll still get in trouble i got suspended for bringing a butterfly knife with a practace blade (so it had no edge)

[@CarlosLosChapin62]

Put it in a fancy enclosed glass or plexi case

[@nickhuffman2811]

Bruh I’m bout high af watching naked and afaid then I’m like damn ima watch how to make an arrowhead ( was thinking about me hunting for them earlier today ) and then I go to KZbin and look it up and it’s the same nigga I’m looking at on tv

[@susiemarquez8945]

can I have a arrow head

[@draven3838]

Nice point from an ugly rock

[@captainmawk6041]

I bet that after this he goes rock skipping at like a river or something

[@garyning7501]

nap a arrow head from a bowling ball

[@valtheryn]

can someone PLEASE explain to me why this makes me think about my crush ?

[@WanBelltrum]

valtheryn because you want yo smash

[@brickmation7877]

what if someone believed that arrow heads are animal teeth

[@CyprinusCarpioDiem]

My state believes silicate stone isnt "sharp enough" to be fatal on big game. Ive got a few thousand years of evidence that this is false bs.

[@himanshuwilhelm5534]

12:01 I see that things DO shit themselves while dying. Huh South Park was right.