Here in Savannah Georgia, we have lots of flint cobblestone that was used as ballast in ships that sailed from England, beautiful stone to work and doesn’t have to be heat treated. I’m enjoying your videos.
Incredible craftsmanship. I think of we all knew these skills we would be a more patient and kind civilization. Looking forward to watching more of your work.
I've acquired a nodule of knapable material. I can see where pieces were removed, it resembles a basketball. I can't force myself to knap it to oblivion. Something about it simply being in that state, feels alright to me.
Many years ago, I went to long as an observer and subsequently did some field walking at an archaeological excavation site where they had done a bunch of test pits. The farmer who owned the land was about to put in a water reservoir. This was pretty close to the Chama river in Essex. They found a lot more than I bargained for. They ended up finding burials and structures underneath the stratified floodplain. the best thing they found other than literally thousands of lithics, was a hinge monument. It wasn’t made of stone, instead, it was made of oak logs that had been worked with stone tools. They were still able to make out the marks of the tools on the wood. they also found scrapers and lots of microliths, but I don’t think they ever found any woodworking tools. Not far away from this monument and the ceremonial complex further up the valley, there was a cursus. Between the cursus, and the hinge up on a hill was a neolithic cause weight enclosure, which was later turned into a bronze age fortified settlement. It’s still there to this day. Right in the middle of a business park. I actually went out there field walking a couple of times and found things laying on the surface which was remarkable. Best thing I found out there was a primary large Blake that had been notched at the corner and turned into a tool. To look at it, it wasn’t very pretty, but it was the hardest damn thing I have ever used. You can use it to cut meat, vegetables, and dig a hole in the Earth. It had turned color, and apparently had been fire hardened. Brilliant place though. The Chalmer valley. They found handaxe out there as well several years earlier. I think Essex was a hotspot when the waters began to rise, and Britain was cut off from mainland Europe.
I love watching you work. It's very calming to me. I've been binge watching your videos for days now lol. This one I couldn't hear very well though unfortunately. I so wish I could hear your wonderful accent. You do amazing work. Please stay safe and keep up the wonderful work. You have a gift and I'm greatful you share it with us. Blessings from America 😊
Great stuff Will nicely done, a good working tool I would think, and to see one hafted gave us a better idea of the finished object. Hope you and your's have a good Xmas, see you in the next one mate, best wishe's to all, Stuart Uk.
This is fantastic. I know you will have been asked this many times, but i only found your site yesterday and you’re probably sick of answering: but where can I learn some of these ancient skills? I live in Suffolk. Thank you.
I have been educated by you sir. Thankyou. Found myself totally transfixed in the skill and mastery you've shown. Fascinating how you talked about being ready for a piece of stone. You can feel them.same way about drawing and painting. Or anything that is creative. If you haven't already in other videos, could you perhaps describe your mental state as you're working with the Stone? Are you in a 'flow' state of mind? And without sounding daft, do the stones reveal strikes or shapes to you do you think? I've subscribed and looking to buy a piece from you're online shop.
you probably get asked this all the time but fancy selling some of that flint ? we are lithically challenged up here in the west of scotland .. i could chuck in some high quality aphiric pitchstone from corriegills on the isle of Arran if that peaks your interest ? i collected it during the summer after lots of research . the stuff i have is big and solid enough to get a few barbed or leaf points from which is about the best you can hope for with that difficult material ! all the best
Very nicely done ! Quick question : is soft hammer percussion attested for the Mesolithic period? From the examples I have seen in continental Europe, I have always thought that these adzes were only made by direct percussion with pebbles. Do you have a different theory? Thanks, looking forward to see this tool in action !
Absolutely, without a doubt, highest quality human being. Thank you for sharing yourself and your skillets.
The intention is a key element!
Your skill is mesmerising. Love watching you work Will.
I find artifacts along the river and some are perfect and some crudely made.. I think the kids are watching dad while they learn to knapp.
Always enjoyable to watch you work, Will.
Really impressive skills. Thanks for sharing your time .
Many folks simply don’t understand that a stone tool WILL cut effectively!
Great job, Will!
Here in Savannah Georgia, we have lots of flint cobblestone that was used as ballast in ships that sailed from England, beautiful stone to work and doesn’t have to be heat treated. I’m enjoying your videos.
Tried to work a piece of coastal Danish flint . Tried. Some of the most beautiful material but tough .😮
Incredible craftsmanship. I think of we all knew these skills we would be a more patient and kind civilization.
Looking forward to watching more of your work.
I've acquired a nodule of knapable material. I can see where pieces were removed, it resembles a basketball. I can't force myself to knap it to oblivion. Something about it simply being in that state, feels alright to me.
It's still technically an artifact. That's cool. Was it on the surface or partially submerged in soil?
This was an absolute pleasure to watch 👏👏👏
That was done very well will. Keep up the good work
He's the best caveman alive today!
Hey, Will, good to see you back in action. You're the boss of flintknapping! Take care man see ya on your next . 👍
Many years ago, I went to long as an observer and subsequently did some field walking at an archaeological excavation site where they had done a bunch of test pits. The farmer who owned the land was about to put in a water reservoir. This was pretty close to the Chama river in Essex. They found a lot more than I bargained for. They ended up finding burials and structures underneath the stratified floodplain. the best thing they found other than literally thousands of lithics, was a hinge monument. It wasn’t made of stone, instead, it was made of oak logs that had been worked with stone tools. They were still able to make out the marks of the tools on the wood. they also found scrapers and lots of microliths, but I don’t think they ever found any woodworking tools. Not far away from this monument and the ceremonial complex further up the valley, there was a cursus. Between the cursus, and the hinge up on a hill was a neolithic cause weight enclosure, which was later turned into a bronze age fortified settlement. It’s still there to this day. Right in the middle of a business park. I actually went out there field walking a couple of times and found things laying on the surface which was remarkable. Best thing I found out there was a primary large Blake that had been notched at the corner and turned into a tool. To look at it, it wasn’t very pretty, but it was the hardest damn thing I have ever used. You can use it to cut meat, vegetables, and dig a hole in the Earth. It had turned color, and apparently had been fire hardened. Brilliant place though. The Chalmer valley. They found handaxe out there as well several years earlier. I think Essex was a hotspot when the waters began to rise, and Britain was cut off from mainland Europe.
What Great Vids You Make Will, My New Favourite to Watch. Fantastic Mate.
Nice one buddy
That was wicked! you are a true master of your craft the way you see into the flint. 😃🤟
I love watching you work. It's very calming to me. I've been binge watching your videos for days now lol. This one I couldn't hear very well though unfortunately. I so wish I could hear your wonderful accent. You do amazing work. Please stay safe and keep up the wonderful work. You have a gift and I'm greatful you share it with us. Blessings from America 😊
Thanks Will! I really enjoy your style and the content. It’s soothing for me to watch you transform the stones. Keep it up and stay safe.
By the way, i'm absolutely enchanted by your passion and great skill in the vids. Nice 1.
Brilliant stuff.
Watched you, and I don’t know how you did that. It’s magical, a million thanks for keeping me entertained! St. Paul Minnesota.
Great stuff Will nicely done, a good working tool I would think, and to see one hafted gave us a better idea of the finished object. Hope you and your's have a good Xmas, see you in the next one mate, best wishe's to all, Stuart Uk.
Absolutely beautiful work.
OMG! that's such beautiful dense flint! Uh!! good luck with it! yup 4 real, the prehistoric vibe. real nice!
Glad to see you today, you know how to make the flint sing .
Can't wait to see more 😁
God Bless You ALL in Jesus Name Amen 🙏
Nice! Thanks
I have alot of fun following along trying to anticipate your next strike. would love to have some flint like that around here
You sure make them fast.
Really like your work
That woz brilliant 👏
Living ancient magic...!
Thaank you for your channel!
Awesome skill! Any chance of seeing the hafting process and seeing it in use?
Good jop
How’s it going Will! Much love from LAS VEGAS NV 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
This is fantastic. I know you will have been asked this many times, but i only found your site yesterday and you’re probably sick of answering: but where can I learn some of these ancient skills? I live in Suffolk. Thank you.
Your on my doorstep buddy www.will-lord. co.uk I’m on the Euston Estate in Suffolk
I have been educated by you sir. Thankyou. Found myself totally transfixed in the skill and mastery you've shown. Fascinating how you talked about being ready for a piece of stone. You can feel them.same way about drawing and painting. Or anything that is creative. If you haven't already in other videos, could you perhaps describe your mental state as you're working with the Stone? Are you in a 'flow' state of mind? And without sounding daft, do the stones reveal strikes or shapes to you do you think? I've subscribed and looking to buy a piece from you're online shop.
That turned out really nice Will,any chance of getting a demo of it in action?
That one is going off to be used in a documentary mate but sometime soon I will show one in action
Nice
you probably get asked this all the time but fancy selling some of that flint ? we are lithically challenged up here in the west of scotland .. i could chuck in some high quality aphiric pitchstone from corriegills on the isle of Arran if that peaks your interest ? i collected it during the summer after lots of research . the stuff i have is big and solid enough to get a few barbed or leaf points from which is about the best you can hope for with that difficult material !
all the best
Let’s see a face Effigy next time! I’m kidding those are probably incredibly hard to make.
Very nicely done ! Quick question : is soft hammer percussion attested for the Mesolithic period? From the examples I have seen in continental Europe, I have always thought that these adzes were only made by direct percussion with pebbles. Do you have a different theory? Thanks, looking forward to see this tool in action !
I’m pretty sure they would have used soft hammers buddy
Can you tell me what what this type of tool would have been used for?❤❤❤
Muy buena talla amigo👏👏👍
why is the "subscribe ALL" feature disabled? I can subscribe, but no black bell....
I have no idea mate to be honest with you and I don’t even know what the black bell feature is
I have no idea mate to be honest with you and I don’t even know what the black bell feature is
I have no idea mate to be honest with you and I don’t even know what the black bell feature is
Press the Bell and it will open up to , subscribe all 👍
Do you have any Copeland’s where you live
When the next Ice Age hits... i'll remember your posts and wonder when McDonalds will reinvent itself again. Amen.
Do you sell your craft stuff?