Nice. Now you have a chopper for when you are riding your chopper . Ya Know......by combining a whole bunch of those flakes a very cool wind chime could be put together . :O)
I would love to get my paws on some English flint. Ive been knapping a little over a year with alot of success. Im from Kentucky so we have some really nice local stone. Natures heat treated Hornstone knapps beautifully. Be Well and Blessed Will 😎🏹
I think it has so many views because it's relaxing to watch. Watching someone with skill create something is a brilliant process. You are the Bob Ross of flint knapping .
I believe it was the phallic nature of the antler billet at times and the positioning of the hammer stone between your legs. Your antler rosette on your crotch could also have taken it into a realm of viewership you weren't counting on. I once used a close up of my elbow pit in a thumbnail for my video years ago and it gave me half a million views where my previous record was 50 thousand. Seems like AI is judging content and its audience direction more and more lately. Honestly I don't know but it is a possibility. Of course you are talented and make it look easy and are a master in paleo studies but that rarely accounts for much in youtubes typical algorithms..
Hello Will, are your ancestors from Norfolk /Norwich . I would like to hear your ancestral history.That might make a great video. Are you decended from Bell Beaker archers? I remember you saying you grew up at Grimes Graves. My fathers ancestors came from that area late 1600's. I am a primitive archery and flint knapper. Heck who knows could be related My surname is Beckum / Beckham we have been here in the State of Georgia after arriving in the State of Virgina.. We have taken many dna test and it looks like Dads family came from the Beakers of England. Moms side is Western European and American Indian Pee Dee Souian Catawban. Enjoy your channel. A little of Will Lords ancient family history would be a cool video.
Bloomin lovely mate! This video really showed how you approached the lumps and bumps. I learned loads. You could make a great windchime with some of those chips.
I watched it because it was something I'd read nd heard about, but never seen done. The whole vid start to finish was just very greeting and a wonderful watch.
That was one of the most cooperative large flints I have ever seen. It was like it was the axe and asked you to scratch away all the itchy bits that were covering it. First class.
Thanks Will. Always a pleasure to watch a craftsman at work. I suspect your skills will be in great demand soon, the forestry commission needs to reduce its carbon footprint.
Will, that was masterfully done, indeed! I've been knapping since I was 13, and I'm now 73, and I've not seen such a piece turned out so very neatly and in such a straightforward manner as what you just accomplished. You've set up your platforms very neatly and cleanly, and your soft hammer blows were dead on target every time. Those tough spots could not have been handled better. I found myself looking closely as you evaluated each area, determining where to work next, and followed every platform prep and detachment strike with absolute delight. No hinge fractures or break outs, and no end shock damage. And to top it all off, it doesn't appear that the flint was heat treated in any way - no texture or color alterations that normally indicate heating to improve flake quality. Thank you so very much for a delightful 20 minutes. You are absolutely correct when you say that knapping in never boring, whether it goes right or horribly wrong. WELL DONE! You are most certainly a master of the art!
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Its satisfying seeing you get the recognition you deserve. Keep on keeping on will!
Well deserved i think. Alice Roberts is an absolute Babe. Looks, brains and a west country accent.
Nice. Now you have a chopper for when you are riding your chopper . Ya Know......by combining a whole bunch of those flakes a very cool wind chime could be put together . :O)
Lovely. Relaxing.
...it's almost like you knew what you're doing 😀 Seriously... Love all your videos from over the years.
That was badass will amazing skills ther brother
thanks will!
I would love to get my paws on some English flint. Ive been knapping a little over a year with alot of success. Im from Kentucky so we have some really nice local stone. Natures heat treated Hornstone knapps beautifully. Be Well and Blessed Will 😎🏹
My family came to America in 1773 from Lincolnshire
Morning Will
so popular the metaverse is going to start selling virtual flintstone
I managed to cut my fingers trying to do this, nasty sharp rock! 😅
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I think it has so many views because it's relaxing to watch. Watching someone with skill create something is a brilliant process. You are the Bob Ross of flint knapping .
We don’t make mistakes we just have happy accidents 😂
@WillLordPrehistoricSurvival just going to make a happy little platform and then beat the devil out of it.
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Indeed. Will seems like such a relaxed fellow. He is relaxing to watch and listen to.
I believe it was the phallic nature of the antler billet at times and the positioning of the hammer stone between your legs. Your antler rosette on your crotch could also have taken it into a realm of viewership you weren't counting on. I once used a close up of my elbow pit in a thumbnail for my video years ago and it gave me half a million views where my previous record was 50 thousand. Seems like AI is judging content and its audience direction more and more lately. Honestly I don't know but it is a possibility. Of course you are talented and make it look easy and are a master in paleo studies but that rarely accounts for much in youtubes typical algorithms..
What is just "fun to watch" today it will become vital knowledge in few years
Some of those flakes would make marvelous scalpels!
Always a pleasure to watch Will, skill and a lovely demeanor and great outlook on things
Amazing work, Will. You are a master at your craft. Hopefully, one day, I'll be somewhere close to your skill.
Oh how I dream of material like that!! The stuff Will throws away is the size I start with. 😂😂😂
Hello Will, are your ancestors from Norfolk /Norwich . I would like to hear your ancestral history.That might make a great video. Are you decended from Bell Beaker archers? I remember you saying you grew up at Grimes Graves. My fathers ancestors came from that area late 1600's. I am a primitive archery and flint knapper. Heck who knows could be related My surname is Beckum / Beckham we have been here in the State of Georgia after arriving in the State of Virgina.. We have taken many dna test and it looks like Dads family came from the Beakers of England. Moms side is Western European and American Indian Pee Dee Souian Catawban. Enjoy your channel. A little of Will Lords ancient family history would be a cool video.
I really enjoyed watching. You make it look so easy. You are a great teacher!😊
Really enjoy your offerings!
thanks Will,,always enjoy your work
Cool thanks mate
Thank You Will
Great craft!!! 👍😊
Wow. 68 million views. I struggle just to get 68
lol it’s random shit I’m sure
As ever your persona becomes what you make, a marvel to watch and admirable to realise your years of dedication and selfless sharing. Never stop
Bloomin lovely mate! This video really showed how you approached the lumps and bumps. I learned loads. You could make a great windchime with some of those chips.
I watched it because it was something I'd read nd heard about, but never seen done. The whole vid start to finish was just very greeting and a wonderful watch.
Always interesting and instructive but getting large pieces of flint to practice on is not easy. What happens to your debitage.
All hail Will Lord our tribe leader, nice one mate, thanks for sharing your skills
That was one of the most cooperative large flints I have ever seen. It was like it was the axe and asked you to scratch away all the itchy bits that were covering it. First class.
Just a joy to watch. Absolutely fascinating. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼
Love your reduction kit. Haven't done this in decades, but I still have some pieces of jasper somewhere. Excellent axe! Really nice, that. Cheers!
Thanks Will. Always a pleasure to watch a craftsman at work. I suspect your skills will be in great demand soon, the forestry commission needs to reduce its carbon footprint.
Yay!!! I’m so happy to see you spread the knowledge of our ancestors:)
brilliant, skilful, respect to you
Look forward to your ref regarding book/religion etc.
Excellent enjoyed it👍🏻
My grandfather was a flint knapper mainly for building work. He died of silicosis, do you not worry about that
Nah I’m gona die some how I guess doing what I love all my life isn’t a bad way 😎
Absolutely fantastic Will. Your an artist for sure. 👍👍
Will, that was masterfully done, indeed! I've been knapping since I was 13, and I'm now 73, and I've not seen such a piece turned out so very neatly and in such a straightforward manner as what you just accomplished. You've set up your platforms very neatly and cleanly, and your soft hammer blows were dead on target every time. Those tough spots could not have been handled better. I found myself looking closely as you evaluated each area, determining where to work next, and followed every platform prep and detachment strike with absolute delight. No hinge fractures or break outs, and no end shock damage. And to top it all off, it doesn't appear that the flint was heat treated in any way - no texture or color alterations that normally indicate heating to improve flake quality. Thank you so very much for a delightful 20 minutes. You are absolutely correct when you say that knapping in never boring, whether it goes right or horribly wrong. WELL DONE! You are most certainly a master of the art!
Thanks so much for your comment, I appreciate the time and content of your post to me cheers
Fanblimintastic Will. 🌀
Makes me wanna go to bed, again. To sleep, listend, dream about being a flintstone Wilma...🫠❤
Things are getting moist in the comments. I am sure this man can knap your flint as well with those powerful fingers of his. Email him and find out.
😂 tell me more Wilma 😂