understanding platforms in flintknapping

In this video I explain what platforms are and how to strike them with extremely predictable results. This is percussion flintknapping, with keokuk chert and toilet porcelain.

[@grumpygrumpgrump136]

Finally, someone explained this in a way that I now have a much better understanding of what a platform is. Thanks Greg.

[@holyngrace7806]

Agreed. Top notch jargon busting!

[@ironc5194]

I appreciated the ceramic piece a lot

[@andrewpeters8690]

I was coming to comment this exactly but the comment was already here!

[@justinlaw9442]

Was gonna comment the same thing 👍

[@mrrockpicker]

My thoughts exactly ! THANK YOU

[@jackherbic6048]

I have watched a ton of videos on this, and this is the best one. You were to the point and the marker made it very easy to see what you were talking about.

[@typeohero3519]

best understanding of flintknapping Ive come across yet. As an artifact hunter you get curious about how knapping is done. This gives me a great idea of how certain pieces were made and how amazing many natives were at knapping.

[@angryagain68]

Seriously Dude! I learned more in under 7 minutes watching your video, than I did watching another KZbinr guy for over an hour and a half! Excellent instructions! Clear and concise! Natural born teacher. Thank you!

[@TJackSurvival]

Single handedly the most useful video on this topic that I’ve ever seen...

[@chiefkirk]

One of the best tutorials I've seen . Until now I had no idea what a platform was. Heard the term but never heard anyone explain it. Thank you.

[@TonyTooTuff]

And that’s how you demystify platforms. Well done sir.

[@PThumper361]

Thank you so much. I needed this video very bad. The whole platform thing has been tough for me to grasp. Thank you for taking your time, to make videos to help the serious rookie like myself.

[@jakeprochnow1833]

Same!!! Over here smackin my hand and ending with just hunks lol

[@KevinB352001]

Thank you so much for this video! Finally someone who makes it understandable...this is one of the better flintknapping videos i've seen

[@TheAca300]

This helped tremendously, and gave me an idea about what to do with a window pane, that I have lying around. I love the fact that million people explain it in 30 minute videos, you make it 4 times shorter and made 4 times better!

[@gregpryorhomestead]

Aleksandar Mandic thanks!

[@frankhanzlicek6550]

Vielen Dank für diese Vorführung! Jetzt habe ich verstanden wie "Platforms" entstehen!

[@blackbaron9544]

I hear the birds, its 4:30 AM, but damn I need to know about platforms in flint knapping

[@robosing225]

Black Baron preach on. Its 3:50 atm for me. I learned you can stab some shit with a toilet.

[@drivethelightning]

I've just watched 3 hours of primitive stuff 😵 midnight

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

You are at the right place.

[@seeharvester]

What kind of birds?

[@blackbaron9544]

@@seeharvester Damn it's been a minute, but it's usually mourning doves, cardinals and a few others I don't know given it's the same birds today as then

[@americanhottopics7373]

You make a good teacher. When beginning anything you dont know what all the terminology is and you dang sure dont know what you're doing but your video teaching technique is very informative. Thank you for doing it right!

[@cline2190]

Man, this is one of the best explanations that made addressing and creating platforms make more sense to me. Especially on the 90deg surfaces and how to go about attacking them. Thanks for the video!

[@CoachPiuze]

I watch videos for years and it's the first time a visual like could understand... VERY VERY appreciate sir! Merci beaucoup!

[@AngelJimenez-yw5mp]

Best video about flintknapping I've seen so far! Thanks!

[@josephascroft4774]

This has got to be one of the best explanations of ‘platforms’ ever, absolutely brilliant, easy to understand, thanks 🙏🏻

[@virality365]

Thank you for the best information on flint napping I have ever come Cross!!!

[@x8541]

And that ladies and gentlemen is how you pass obtainable knowledge. Outstanding!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@earthartgems]

Thank you! This was a very well done explanation. The sharpie was really helpful as was your verbal explanation. Well done!

[@williamarnett1968]

Brother you explained this process in such defined detail that anyone should understand the basics of what actually goes into one of the beautiful pieces you guys do! Thank you so much for breaking it down and simplifying this process! You are the MAN!!

[@Fergusbaddog]

You sir, are a great teacher, i seriously appreciate your time and knowledge, I understand platforms much better now.

[@lajoyalobos2009]

That was the best explanation I've ever seen

[@ivanromero6485]

Greg, you made this sooo much easier to understand, thank you for sharing your knowledge, believe me, I will put this into practice!

[@bradenmyler7080]

easily my favorite knapper I've watched.I think I will let you be my teacher

[@phillipdavis5241]

I have several Native American friends. One of them makes traditional pipes; he told me that you don't make the stone into what you want; the stone tells you what it wants to be. 😁

[@DannyCollinsLithicsAndLeather]

You have the best explanation of platforms tgan anyone else on the internet hands down. Thank you

[@Electric.Spaghetti.Neon.Studio]

You are a great teacher. So glad I found your videos!

[@Ozarkwonderer]

This was awsome. I kinda figured part of this out on my own napping glass. But watching that square bit of porsilin get shaped just added so much. Other people need to take notes on making short to the point how toos like this

[@TheRazza84]

This video was so good and I think Im going to enjoy more your videos. I am a undergraduate archaeology student studying a lithic analysis course. I just know this video is going to help me and Im sure alot more of your content on this channel will help as well. Thanks a million.

[@daniellewheeler9801]

Your flintnapping videos are great

[@TrickyBixnatch1213]

just started knapping since its near impossible to get a reliable source of flints for flintlock black powder shooting, your videos have already helped so much!

[@bradenmyler7080]

I really love all your videos, from singing to flintknapping, to walking pet deer

[@gregpryorhomestead]

Braden Myler thanks!

[@wonkywoohoo3513]

You said it in a perfect way where I could understand it thank you so much.

[@larrymanns364]

I love the video! You are very informative and I especially appreciate you including where you get your flint from!

[@thetusker]

Awesome work I have seen a few videos and also been where they try to explain this and you are the most accurate person to explain it. the toilet porcelain. thanks

[@chrisweber4450]

This is the only video that made sense to me. Thank you

[@hazaelmorenolopez3616]

Omg! Nobody explain the process like you , i'll try it

[@zandemen]

This video should be pinned to every other video about knapping. So many of them you can watch and wonder, what does he mean by platform? What makes a good platform?

[@rickandpariskinmon3189]

Excellent explanation. Now I get it. Thank you! Great job.

[@adamroub6142]

Thanks for the video, great sound quality and camera work, most importantly, very informative for a beginner.

[@davidgraham2673]

Single best video explaining, and showing the process. Subscribing now

[@bob_frazier]

Best explanation I've seen! Thanks!

[@ironc5194]

The most informative sub 7 minutes of my life...thank you 👏🏼

[@quikdraw5203]

I majored in Archaeology, with an emphasis on lithic analysis. I've been meaning to start knapping again for years, but now I'm gonna get out in The garage!

[@Chief2Moon]

Very good job, well done demonstration. Thanks!

[@Chief2Moon]

Very good instructional video. This hobby requires LOTS of practice.

[@DemonCatSpaceStar]

THANK YOU! I now know what to call the artifacts I find that I always used to call them "clam shell" because I never knew! :-) The preform. And the way you SHOW what is happing helps us "visual" learners a lot!

[@johngonzalez5593]

That is so cool.Thank you for your patience on teaching iv learned so much from your vedio's. No one else explains step by step like you do thank you so much.👍

[@greenjack1959l]

Thank you for that. Best instructional video on knapping that I,'ve seen. Think I'll be able to move forward thanks to this.

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

Thank you for an exceptionally descriptive lesson. Your estimates of the flake removal shape and size were also right on; the best lesson to start with I've seen. Reminds me of earlier today I guessed the quarter mile ET of a stock 69 GTO within .9 of a second. 13. 03 to 13. 90 actual. Subbed.

[@sidharthloveindia6635]

Thanks for such a great knowledge You explain it in a very effective way 👍👍....🙏

[@danielaumack4759]

Very helpful video sir. Well put together and right to the point! Will be watching more of your videos! Thank you for taking the time to make them.

[@unityfrenzy938]

Best vid this noob has seen so far can’t wait to start Knapping all the obsidian I found

[@tommyscovel8841]

Much thanks to you brother as you are an excellent instructor. A'ho! Many Blessing's To You.

[@Hopewellmj]

excellent video my friend, simple but very helpful!

[@redpillamerican4361]

This is a really smart idea for teaching flint knapping

[@alvinuselton912]

Most informative lesson I have ever seen thank you sir.

[@justinlaw9442]

Awesome thanks for the much more informative version. Definetly helps!

[@rhyswheeler19]

Needed this, thanks. Very good explanation 👍

[@ethan073]

Perfect explanation, thank you! Going to try making my own spear :)

[@AnyDayNow360]

You are an awesome instructor. Great video and thanks for sharing!

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Thanks for sharing 👍. That was brilliant

[@elijah4606]

Subbed simply because you drew the platform so there was no guesswork, unlike every other video I've watched.

[@genegorringe7395]

Really good video I enjoyed it thanks Gene Gorringe Mi 👍 ✌️ 🇺🇲

[@susanwhite6777]

That explanation I understood. Thank you. This is my biggest issue is getting platforms started to thin my piece.

[@gregpryorhomestead]

Jamie White thanks. It took me years to learn something so simple

[@poly-wogbushcraft8643]

Thank you. Very helpful. 😊

[@WeekEndsForFuture]

Great flintknapping series! Thanks a lot for sharing :)

[@deedeeedwinburks8614]

Actually, I believe that's from Missouri. I live in S. Missouri & get & Have a lot of it. I used to call it porcelain rock till I watched your videos over and over. Thank You Sir

[@michaelhanes8214]

Such a great explanation! 👍

[@the_rover1]

learning this for my archaeology class on paleo- and mesolithic. thanks 👍

[@beriemusunbey1319]

Th ankh yah, i was havin trouble flaking, this helps

[@kyote0683]

Very well explained. Thank you!

[@connorjustice2855]

I subbed only 30 seconds into the vid because I feel like you make all the content I want to watch

[@TheMule71]

This is great info! Too many videos on YT talking about platforms, nobody dares to make actual predictions on what would happen when strinking, but you. Watching you mark the spot to hit and the flake that will come off is super interesting and informative. Of course there's more to it, I strongly believe YT videos are not substitute for experience, but still, super useful. Like many others said, "finally"!

[@Sunnight]

Great work! very well explained!

[@abdulkabza]

Very good explanations! Thank you!

[@ktprojects2077]

Thanks finally I've been looking for this vid 👍👌

[@stevenochoa7958]

Thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to get my knapping tool kit to get to work

[@megankonz1358]

Soooo helpful! Thank you for this video.

[@ToddWittenmyerBackwoodsLiving]

Thanks! I'm just getting into flint knapping and this was really helpful!

[@berniekash7853]

Thanks great video for a beginner’s learning

[@jerodherda3981]

That's a great explanation! Thanks

[@martinallen8814]

Great video thanks for taking the time to make it

[@The.Forklifts]

This really helped, thank you!

[@juddgibson363]

Very good explanation!

[@miguelbinha]

wow!!!! So well explained!!!!!!!! Thank you!

[@VintageHippie78]

Just starting into this and this really helped me!! Thank you!!!

[@jaxonrotert510]

i really needed this

[@tumblewheed5994]

Well done...5 out of 5 stars!

[@greatplays2767]

this is a great video thank you👍

[@jasonmarmor4683]

Awesome lesson!

[@jackwilliamson1929]

Great video, thanks.

[@armyvet4043]

Awesome video.

[@stevcordell-kb2mx]

This really helped me ..thanks so much

[@lostpony4885]

Im about to put in a new toilet! Porcelain sounds fun...

[@Oringi]

You sir are one cool dude😎✅

[@buzzard472justin7]

Thank you for this video every time I try it end up with blunt edge near the end and can't chip it any further without smashing my finger lol

[@Luxury_mind_]

thank you so much for that explanation

[@SIJTTY_blueski]

Bro just got bored at the end 😂 Good video btw 👍