Will Lord Making a Dagger from Obsidian

During this video, I makes a dagger from obsidian.
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[@cliffowens3629]

I wonder how often " ow " was heard in paleo times

[@knutknutsen2579]

Injuries were more dangerous then than they are today, without the emergency room and antibiosis! I think they had a lot of herbal knowledge to treat minor injuries ... on the other hand, they must have been very careful about their work. Functioning and healthy hands were very important back then!

[@Dustin_the_wind]

I have on high authority that it was slim to few; not for a lack of injury, but for that people didn't have much back then, but their mettle. We are absolutely soft by our ancestors standard.

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

My fingers started bleeding just watching you wipe the chips off your pad. Nice job. Thanks for taking us along 👍.

[@derrickduncan3495]

Obsidian is such a joy to work. It will easily listen to you...but it also extracts its price in blood. Some of my best work is done with obsidian and every piece always came with at least one cut.

[@vigunfighter]

What a gorgeous piece of obsidian! And to think of what the process was to create it. You certainly paid it great respect in your shaping of it into a useful piece of art. Kinda funny, nature creates art and man takes the art to a different level. Always a pleasure to watch you knap. The demonstration of unconscious mastery is inspiring. Thank you for sharing

[@TheOneMaster7700]

"Stone Age Man Knapping Obsidian" 'Roar of jet as goes past'. Lol. Cool skills man.

[@wellow4207]

I think it's been a habit, him wiping broken pieces of super sharp material in that mat bare hands...😅and a few drops of blood in every project is a must. A ritual to a beautiful creation..😁👌

[@wonderbubbles4092]

That is a lovely piece of obsidian. That is what we in the States call either Triple Flow or Midnight Lace. It’s less common than mahogany and really is fun to work. It also takes a blood sacrifice every time I work it

[@thebigredwagon]

Absolutely beautiful work. It may sound strange but the fact that you bled of your work makes more desirable.

[@possumoutdoors3063]

I love obsidian. It's like a game everytime I mess with it. Crazy sharp but fun to work. And I love among the texas flint I mess around with. And some land rocks of unknown origin that knap well too. You're pulling off some amazing flakes here keep up the good work.

[@piggyslayer1999]

I live in texas, so im incredibly spoiled with our amazing quality chert and flint, but i still find myself buying obsidian because its just so dang fun to knap

[@mattford8499]

It’s a thriller of a movie every time ,,..😅 love it.

[@jinxjones5497]

_i have to say that I would cherish the original untouched piece of obsidian. It looks amazing! Of course once you've worked your magic it's even more amazing_

[@TesorosLeyendasoMentiras]

Excelente saludos desde Argentina

[@moose2k206]

Amazing! Thats a beautiful piece and your incredibly talented.

[@wendyrual7179]

Such beautiful colours....i love it...i want it....I guess I'd better buy some tickets 😉 Have watched all your journeys so far....💕💕

[@raulregalado3067]

Love the craftsmanship you put into your knifes 🔪 .

[@johntate9612]

Good Lord Will. That was well done. But you forgot to mention one item. rock a deer horn And a piece of leather. Beautiful s specimen.!! Thank you for sharing. !!!

[@rh2999]

Wow I wish I had found you a year ago. maybe I could have won this. I live in a part of North America that is rich in nez Perce history. I find it amazing when I stumble into a historic camp and come across the area in which they did their napping. So many beautifully colored flakes when you look close. that area is understandably always away from the main camp too, I wouldn't want to walk on obsidian flakes either LOL. I really appreciate your skill and this is very entertaining. Thanks for the watch

[@stephonstephens1204]

You do amazing work. I'm learning a ton. Thank you for all you do.

[@kimcurtis423]

GORGEOUS piece of obsidian!!! Beautiful blade! FAR BETTER than man made glass! That Mahogany, Obsidian is so beautiful! Over the past 60 years I have only found a few points made of it here, In Wyoming, USA! Not a lot of it, evidently, because if there had been, the Native's eye for beauty would have been immediately drawn to it! THEY know beauty!

[@N101RG]

Just watched you make the obsidian dagger. Very beautiful and amazing art of bringing out a very useful tool that is also very beautiful. I just found you on KZbin and enjoy watching you. I find myself almost spell bound and nervous as you chip away the flakes, fearful that it will break. Thank you for sharing this great art with the world.

[@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival]

Cheers fella all the best to you

[@marty9256]

I’m just hitting some old videos … you have a very calming affect on people …. It’s very relaxing and educational…. I think well there I go … he’s taught me all…. But then my hands say … you’re kidding right? You do amazing work making it look effortless

[@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival]

Thanks Marty hope life is treating you well

[@cliffowens3629]

If I may, may I suggest a foxtail brush close to your right side to sweep away the tiny flakes, dust and the like without resorting to your hand. Many a chipper ( your's truly included ) have made the mistake of knocking off obsidian debris only to have a nasty cut on knuckles, palms or hand backs.

[@abackimages5351]

Do gloves help or hinder?

[@Master...deBater]

@@abackimages5351 Both. I usually use a glove on my hold hand...and it's saved me quarts of blood! However...sometimes it does get in the way...especially on smaller pieces. On small pieces I usually wear a golf glove because they fit very tightly and the fingertips don't extend into the striking area which is the major problem with heavy work gloves.

[@mejormatame3947]

i found an identical piece in a dirt field in central california in the mid 70s. outstanding work brother . old world skills bringing history back to life . just awesome

[@poly-wogbushcraft8643]

Out of all the snappers on KZbin you are truly the master.no bs from you.luv u will .that point from u is like getting a piece of history which one day will be.👍🔥⚱

[@GaMeRfReAkLIVE]

This is a gorgeous work of art and im not even all the way through yet

[@thevikingoli8847]

And that is the way the obsidian crumbles, nice piece of art.

[@cb5600]

Gorgeous! Just amazing work. Thanks for sharing!

[@knutknutsen2579]

... and what is your hobby? don't ask, it's a blood sport! 😂 Great Job as ever Will. Danke

[@manny.u1958]

I enjoy very much your videos cheers from Mexico city!

[@__--JY-Moe--__]

that's so beautiful !! wow!👍 U have such talent & hunger, 4 what U do!

[@danbywater6333]

This material is really more delicate than others I've seen you work with. Way more brittle than the other daggers I've seen you make

[@csluau5913]

That is some beautiful obsidian. I know that the Indian tribes in North America would trade various items to get their hands on a good piece of volcanic glass. Sharpest damn stuff I have ever seen. Razor sharp. I reckon that someone would have traded some good quality flint, or a couple of hand actors for one good piece of obsidian. Where I live in the states, it’s mostly quartz, crystal quartz, and quartzite that was used for tools, but you get some rhyolite, and dacite as well. being as sharp as obsidian. I love the bands of color in that stuff.

[@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival]

I’m after a piece of clear quartz crystal rock to make a dagger if you happen to come by a decent piece

[@csluau5913]

@@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival sizable pieces of clear, crystal quartz are not something you find commonly. You’ll find small pieces or shards. One place where I am finding some beautiful stone is the same place that the Native Americans used to find a lot of stone for tools right next to a large river. I’ll keep an eye out though. all the best mate.

[@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival]

@@csluau5913 thanks 🙏 the piece I need is about 6” long I want to replicate a dagger found in Spain about 5000 years old which had a mammoth ivory handle

[@antlerzflintfinder268]

Awesome Dagger Will! Very Nice!!👍👍

[@chadnewcomb8491]

Totally Cool, My grandfather used to pressure chip smaller item like arrowheads, but I've never before seen the other techniques. Thank you for that.

[@darthappleadventures2797]

Very cool The craftsmanship is outstanding

[@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival]

Cheers mate

[@oscargluja426]

Though guy from the paleolithic! After 90% of the stone chipped off and a few bleeding skin cuts the beautiful dagger showed up . 👍 Amigo

[@arvilmogensen1945]

Will, you brushed the edges but never abraded. I abrade Obsidian A LOT. You have acquired great “hand/eye” coordination to set up platforms without abrading to strengthen the edges to avoid steps and hinges. Great skill.

[@Dustin_the_wind]

Thank you for sharing, I appreciate it.

[@chrisoutdoors82]

Napped in blood, excellent work will

[@DannyRiskit]

I'm in! What a great chance to get one of your wonderful pieces of work!

[@flakesinyershoe8137]

That's some super nice triple flow!! And I like the technique, that dagger has a really nice cross section. I trained myself to never brush obsidian with my hands and if you have a bleed always deal with it before it makes yourself, the material and your work area sticky, that breeds more cuts. I almost exclusively use my hammerstone to brush the evil shards off my knee, the billet doesn't seem to wipe them away as well.

[@michaeldarby3503]

Gorgeous piece of obsidian, would have looked awesome as it was on a shelf with a light behind it.

[@jillatherton4660]

Nice, and jolly useful. TY 😄👍

[@Suburbanstoneage]

A good knapper will always have bloody hands!

[@rusvikinguk]

Looking good Will, love seeing you make your creations

[@hommedecromagnon2765]

Whao this is fabulous. Each time I imagine this blade broken. In my hands I am sure that I would stop 🛑 10 mn before, and I would be very happy with a so thin piece. You are a nice worker

[@ramiro3522]

so relaxing, you are a very charming man, warms my soul

[@MrGary10k]

An axe head would have been cool with the piece of stone. I'm not an expert though, and this man is amazing to watch.

[@nikkodauria]

It’s would be a dream come true to have a piece made by you.

[@masterjasper2084]

Would you buy it?

[@Kaydrobruh]

When I was about 8 years old, I picked up a nicely sized obsidian rock about that size. Was instantly told by my grandmother to put it down. (because of how razor sharp it naturally gets) instead I ended up dropping it and a rather large pebble sized razor edged piece of obsidian flew into my eye. The scariest experience to date. The least harmful experience to date. I’m lucky to see out of my right eye. Always wear eye protection when working with obsidian!

[@rm-ih1ns]

2010 lengthy 'tubR' xperience.. how has your vision reflected injury aged ? what process\ damage endured with slicer!rock?? @ 15 rusty 'flaked' off hammered power-takeoff and decimated an eye- still have it just never 'worked' again @ 77 old'e cOdge'r canadiana

[@Kaydrobruh]

wow that's an intense injury!! my vision was never effected, thankfully. The worst damage probably occurred when my grandmother got it out with a q tip. super scary though!@@rm-ih1ns

[@carolewarner101]

First of all, what a gorgeous stone! Wow. You took a piece of volcanic glass and made such a beautiful, useful knife. That blows my mind. I have so many questions... Why don't you wear some thin gloves to protect your hands so they don't get all cut up? Isn't there a danger of getting a chip in your eyes? You must have mountains of extremely sharp shards of stone everywhere...how do you keep them from cutting up your shoes or do you dispose of them somewhere? How long have you been knapping? I'm sure you've learned from many and of course from practice, but who taught you in the beginning? I'm starting to become obsessed with learning how to do this.

[@spookboleyn964]

beautiful stone, great job also:)

[@cliffowens3629]

And followed afterward by the paleo equivalent of " MEDIC "

[@dannyarrowheadstalker3054]

Did you know they've found their remains and there's evidence of brain surgery? One was found to have his acupuncture map tattooed up his back side, with blue dots signifying needle points of entry. They knew more that we gave them credit for.

[@juancarlosmartens7862]

Viva Mexico 🙌🏽🇲🇽(Azteka) Very Good Video. Please more with Obsidian

[@robrich8294]

Will your amazingly fast and make it look easy which it is not. That glossy black color looks amazing!! Crazy sharp as I saw where it said obsidian was sharper than a scalpel!! So heck every piece that flakes off and you quickly grab it can cut you to ribbons . Plus the heavy piece will slice you up nicely. Never tried flint knapping or working with obsidian before but became interested watching your videos the past few days. I plan to try this at some point in my life while I’m still afloat above the water. They say scalpels for eye surgery use obsidian too. Surgeons can leave slivers behind with the obsidian when they hit bone and it breaks off. So I heard they need to pull the stuff out. You are a Master Survivalist and make it look easy!! Well I’m going to set some traps for beaver and possibly make a bone knife out of a rear beaver bone . Great video!!

[@Cee.Jay.71]

I'm not sure why you felt you needed to be quiet while you were working? I would have enjoyed hearing you talk about the tools and techniques you were using as you went. Nonetheless, I really enjoyed watching.

[@ursor234]

this blade has been blooded. and well worth the raffle

[@gabrielaalmeira5430]

Love love love obsidiana, saludos desde argentina!!!👋👋👋👌👌

[@johnbennett7244]

Fascinating. Good work.

[@malcolmmcneill5403]

Absolutely marvellous work

[@sundaefunday4778]

if u had a waterwheel u could make a tumbler to make little pieces of round obsidian with that pattern.

[@oso8146]

That's beautiful I would like to have one Yáh'ah'téh... Hello from the Navajo reservation

[@lastof4512]

this is the real meaning of my blood sweat and tears when into making that

[@lastof4512]

Such an amazing lost art so glad u teach classes you make it look so easy

[@conanbear408]

When I work obsidian I can usually count on at least three to four cuts, minimum.

[@damienmcgonnell6032]

And a few shard splinters in my skin that never come out.

[@conanbear408]

@@damienmcgonnell6032 ouch. I love it when I get one under my fingernail. Or even better when I am spalling and a large flake flys off and cuts me through my pants.

[@poly-wogbushcraft8643]

I've learned so much from watching u.thanks again for your knowledge.

[@augusthermann5111]

You must be a fan of The Rolling Stones: Let It Bleed!

[@argonwheatbelly637]

Nice knapping job. I do it with a piece of deer hide as protection, and have learned over the years not to brush anything away with my hands. :-) Nice choice of Obsidian...it's sharper than surgical steel, but more brittle, and will lose its edge quickly....depending on how you do it.

[@Virtualglue]

I am for sure going to be part of this raffle. :)

[@nickp.2432]

Beautiful glass!👍👍🇺🇸

[@robertminnis417]

Love your channel Will, I think it is so awesome on how you can work with flint and obsidian. God bless buddy.

[@Leverguns50]

Good job, Little sweat and blood, but you made a fine looking specimen

[@vigunfighter]

Are you familiar with Errett Callahan? He made scaples for plastic surgeons with obsidian blades. From what I understand, obsidian blade edges are one molecule thick, making it 500 times sharper than steel.. this results in cleaner incisions that heal quicker and with less scarring. Might be a useful revenue stream to help support your journey

[@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival]

Yes mate he has been in the game for a long time now about the same age as my dad I recon

[@samrymar1]

You do some amazing stuff man.

[@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival]

😎👍

[@Master...deBater]

@@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival Hey Will...is that obsidian from Glass Buttes?

[@ronnalscammahorn8002]

Splendid work , very beautiful piece .

[@richardperry3131]

I have several of the round rocks. Found on sites with awesome arrowheads. I was always told they were game stones? Awesome.

[@motorhead1971xxx]

Tool Art, Love it 👌🤘

[@T0mat0S0up]

So sharp, I bet you didn't even feel it cut you.

[@timeonecop]

Very nice job great piece

[@beaneesrotties420]

Man that looks cool as heckkkk 🤙🏽🤙🏽.new subscriber here and much love from LAS VEGAS NV 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@juanmanuelgarciacarranza7957]

fantástico trabajo es un viaje al mundo tecnológico de los principios de la humanidad. y con subtítulos en español se entiende todo. gracias .saludos desde Córdoba Argentina

[@billclancy4913]

Master of percussion tool making...

[@mdwdirect]

Making it look easy!

[@TECUANTLACAMAYETL9CUETZPALIN]

Great video, thanks a lot!!! You are a truly teacher!!!!

[@david_v2.1]

Your left thigh bone must be built of cast iron! Tis a smashing looking blade...Just bought a few tickets :)

[@knaptime]

Awesome skills! Lots to learn here.

[@pandemicgrower4212]

Mohogmay obsidian beautiful piece

[@ivankelcik5276]

you are amazing

[@theofulk5636]

Gawshamighty ! You could even raffle off some of those beautiful chips ! I'm sorry to see this was a year ago !

[@sgalien6661]

Fantastic video

[@dannyarrowheadstalker3054]

Too bad I didn't know about this fantastic channel when this was going on. Comment posted before watching. I too look like I've been to war when I'm knapping, be it chert,flint, or obsidian.

[@denisestarr2314]

I just bought me a huge piece of absidion . Just a beginner . Very nervous to start smacking it . I'veade a few arroheads ftom novaculite . Reall hard stuff . Im heat treating some novaculite now . Learning alot .and haveing fun .

[@stephenkessel1990]

Jump up to woodland era n use tobacco n cordage to stop the blood loss lol. Awesome work Will!

[@whydoesthishappentome2724]

Impressive watching him work them bleeding hands I'm sure obsidian is rare these days real fine dagger

[@rahimayboy]

I Loke u video fren,,👍👍👍

[@suzannekearns1233]

An amazing dragger, its definitely art Will.

[@backwoodsblades9280]

Beautiful work. I'm a beginner but I hope I'll be starting a knife blade soon. Doing arrow points now. Love your work and videos.

[@eddiestone5762]

Damn good craftmanship you sir are a bad ass

[@nathanielowensleigh7513]

Thanks for the meditation. That’s a sexy piece of glass. I really appreciate your raffle method: Place in numbers. Have rudimentary AI select. Wins Paleolithic tooling. Brilliant.

[@vincentgolden5352]

Definitely a skilled craftsman