I took an Anthropology course and we barely touched on spearheads and arrow heads. We didnt really go over how to make them but they showed us some of the end results and that you could do it with a rock. I'm glad to see someone demonstrate the making of a spearhead :D
I just found my first piece of chert under a bridge the other day. After watching videos like this I realized I’ve picked plenty of them out of the fields on the farm over the years. I just want to make a fire starter kit with it at this point. It’s really enjoyable seeing you use your skill set like this, thanks for making the video!
Occasionally, not often enough for those results though. I've done a few out of finished bottles of whisky and they're passable haha. Using thick copper wire for the smaller flakes and an antler for the shaping I got off Ebay. I've been watching a few different videos but you actually explain as to why you're hitting certain spots, you've taught me a few things tonight (from the Uk and it's currently 2:52 am)
Holy moly!!! Here I am thinking, right, you're gonna end up with something that MAYBE could pass as similar to Arrowhead. But then BAM!! That last pic had the impact of meteor slamming Earth. You're a JEDI
Steal hammer is btw too hard , your chip will have , no thin Ness and they won't travel . You can rough form with a hard stone or I guess a hammer , but shatter cones all over , step fractures from to much energy transferred ... And end whip is gonna snap it in half...go back and do it , then show me the point. It isn't easy , with the best of raw material , easy to say ,,,, show me
Actually, when you grind the sharp edges, it creates a platform, decreasing the chance of a step fracture, which is much harder to flake off. Nice work though, you are advanced and skilled at a lost art. Have a great day. 😁
Those flakes make great flints for my flintlock...thanks for the detailed ...literally, "blow by blow" tutorial...practise makes perfect...but knowing the basics is so neccesary to get stsrted...thank you!
Very impressive indeed my good man. To think of all the minutes even hours I wasted watching all the countless other guys videos. Not that they weren't good just they weren't nearly as freaking awesome as yours. I'm thinking you may have been a professor or instructor or something of that ilk? I never entertained the thought of subscribing to any channel period until I saw this and the speed arrowhead making you posted with "Blue " and "Molly" . Thanks so much for what you do. You've given me renewed interest in the flint knapping arts and hobby. Sincerely Dude thanks
Great video very informative and you make it look easy I'm sure if I try it I would just make a big peice of flint into a smaller pieces of flint. Thank for a great video.
Wasn't sure I wanted to do napping, but after finding out I get to use a tool called a Bopper, I'm sold. Rocks better watch out, once I'm boppin I ain't stopping till I'm poppin with my ichy stick. Whoooo Copper Bopper time baby.
Wow, didn't know there was so much science behind all of it. If I had tried that before, I'd just have hit the stone and hoped something good would flake off by pure chance :D
@@xero4413 Civilization takes up only a very small part of the world. If you ever find yourself outside of it and you have no knife, this is pretty much the only way to make one.
Really great rock to work with Greg,I just made my nicest point ever with Keokuk,infact my best 2 points with it,wish we had that rock here in the Adirondacks will trade our Valley Knauderack,Esopus and Onondaga chert anyday for that gold nugget rock.Please more videos Greg...
I bought an arrow head from a souix Indian at crazy horse monument he used a stick except he used half of an old pool cue it was pretty amazing to watch him work. What kind of rock were you using?
Is it possible to use any hard stone? Or I'm not sure I can find flint around my home, want to make a spear just to hang up on my wall, maybe one for fishing when I'm bored
Bro this is perfect for me. Me and my dad wanna build a bigger shed but first we gotta get rid of all of the rubble on the floor. there are easily over 20 peices of rock just like urs. Imma make 20 spears!!!
somebody's already said this but they were thinking exactly what I was going to comment you left out the most important part how you did the finals shaping
It bites in and molds to grab the flake edge , the flake had an optimum speed of travel , a Mello transfer of strike energy , you kind of peal them off , too fast =step fractures , a scar that should be removed-
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I took an Anthropology course and we barely touched on spearheads and arrow heads. We didnt really go over how to make them but they showed us some of the end results and that you could do it with a rock. I'm glad to see someone demonstrate the making of a spearhead :D
I just found my first piece of chert under a bridge the other day. After watching videos like this I realized I’ve picked plenty of them out of the fields on the farm over the years. I just want to make a fire starter kit with it at this point. It’s really enjoyable seeing you use your skill set like this, thanks for making the video!
I have watched a lot of videos on this subject and I have to say this has got to be the best I have seen yet. Well done and thank you so much
Hands down the best instructional knapping video I´ve ever watched!
Thank you so much for showing us that platform and explaining how you were applying the force. I found this very helpful
I just learned more in this one video than all the others I've watched put together. Thanks you the man.
I am enthralled I have always wondered how primitive man made Flint tools and I was not disappointed. Such a fascinating video
That is the nicest knapping video I have seen in a while. So much precision in those strikes and a brilliant end result. +1 sub!
Jakk Walker thank you for your kind words! do you flintknap?
Occasionally, not often enough for those results though. I've done a few out of finished bottles of whisky and they're passable haha. Using thick copper wire for the smaller flakes and an antler for the shaping I got off Ebay. I've been watching a few different videos but you actually explain as to why you're hitting certain spots, you've taught me a few things tonight (from the Uk and it's currently 2:52 am)
Watch jack crafty platforms on flint
Holy moly!!! Here I am thinking, right, you're gonna end up with something that MAYBE could pass as similar to Arrowhead. But then BAM!! That last pic had the impact of meteor slamming Earth. You're a JEDI
Like your videos Greg. All meat and potatoes and your techniques are easily followed. Thanks and looking forward to more.
I did this using a rag, a round headed hammer, and a screwdriver. I was successful even though I've never done it before :3
Steal hammer is btw too hard , your chip will have , no thin Ness and they won't travel . You can rough form with a hard stone or I guess a hammer , but shatter cones all over , step fractures from to much energy transferred ... And end whip is gonna snap it in half...go back and do it , then show me the point. It isn't easy , with the best of raw material , easy to say ,,,, show me
I used two rocks. The tip broke off and I failed, but I got very close.
Great job
Actually, when you grind the sharp edges, it creates a platform, decreasing the chance of a step fracture, which is much harder to flake off. Nice work though, you are advanced and skilled at a lost art. Have a great day. 😁
He said that numerous times during the video.
🤓
Those flakes make great flints for my flintlock...thanks for the detailed ...literally, "blow by blow" tutorial...practise makes perfect...but knowing the basics is so neccesary to get stsrted...thank you!
Great video and content...one of the best I've seen. Thanks so much for the speed up in parts to keep from being bored to death!! You're the best!
That was really cool. Thank you for sharing an ancient skill.
Great skills and I love the audio of what/why your doing. Outstanding!
Great video up until the end which you left out....most important part!
That’s so cool thank you for teaching me I can’t wait to start doing this awesome art
Dude! Your videos are great! Great work!
I admire your patience and commitment to the final product. Amazing and you are clearly experienced with the process!
Thanks for posting. Great job on the spear point !
Nice work buddy and great video. Learned a lot form it thanks.
Best video on this I have seen. Finally finished my knife with this info.
Thank you!
Very impressive indeed my good man. To think of all the minutes even hours I wasted watching all the countless other guys videos. Not that they weren't good just they weren't nearly as freaking awesome as yours. I'm thinking you may have been a professor or instructor or something of that ilk? I never entertained the thought of subscribing to any channel period until I saw this and the speed arrowhead making you posted with "Blue " and "Molly" . Thanks so much for what you do. You've given me renewed interest in the flint knapping arts and hobby. Sincerely Dude thanks
Your workmanship is awesome
Very good instructions thank you you're a good teacher
you are a great teacher.
Beautiful this is truly an art form
Great video very informative and you make it look easy I'm sure if I try it I would just make a big peice of flint into a smaller pieces of flint. Thank for a great video.
Coooooool! Didn’t know to aim for those platforms. Thanks! Keep it up sir
odin shows mortals how to make godly spears... cool.
amazing craftmanship. You made that look easy!
Wasn't sure I wanted to do napping, but after finding out I get to use a tool called a Bopper, I'm sold.
Rocks better watch out, once I'm boppin I ain't stopping till I'm poppin with my ichy stick.
Whoooo Copper Bopper time baby.
Very good video and narration. Thank you for sharing.
I'd say when it comes to flint knapping, you're a fighter pilot, while I'm a kite flyer. Well done!
cool beard..
Gimli.
Yeah I would never have such a cool beard...
Appears to be STEEL WOOL
He look like a dwarf
@@phonetube1279 bro this is a 2 year old comment wtf
Wow, didn't know there was so much science behind all of it. If I had tried that before, I'd just have hit the stone and hoped something good would flake off by pure chance :D
Too Cool! Nice craftmanship
I learned so much, thank you mate!
Now I just have to locate flint, since I live in Balkans it shouldn't be that hard to find!
Beautiful piece!
Great work!
Beautiful spear point
Wow, some talented work youve done! Great video!
An incredibly important skill/profession even today, very underappreciated and underestimated.
Very good job btw thanks for sharing
T H how the hell is this incredibly important
@@xero4413 hope to god you will never have to see
@@xero4413 Civilization takes up only a very small part of the world.
If you ever find yourself outside of it and you have no knife, this is pretty much the only way to make one.
I really appreciate that you are willing to get hurt for our entertainment and learning keep it up.
Thanks dude!
Pecos Hank mmm
Naturally someone like you would be here lol
Damn! Nice work there.
The obsidian is softer to chip, than other types of stone like flint, etc.?
Is it just me or is this so satisfying!
I'm called Greg and that beard is mighty
Thanks for the video I tryed doing this by myself didn't go well I broke in half each time but now I got it
I noticed how you use your leg against the back of your forearm to assist. 😊 Grate lesson. Thank you for your time.
I like the vibes
And the adetude and natural feel
would using leather gloves work for added hand protection?
This is great! Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to try this.
Nice to see you saving the larger flakes for further use. Too many guys just toss them away.
Stunning creation !!
good one I made a few arrow head a one Speer out of glass but don't have rocks for spear yet
Really great rock to work with Greg,I just made my nicest point ever with Keokuk,infact my best 2 points with it,wish we had that rock here in the Adirondacks will trade our Valley Knauderack,Esopus and Onondaga chert anyday for that gold nugget rock.Please more videos Greg...
phrotojoe I grew up in upstate New York so I know that rock! I buy this from neolithics.com
found a projectile point in a creek and was wondering how it may have been made. enjoyed watching you work!
you are so good at doing thes you make great videos 👍👍👍👍👍
So nice to see such craftsmanship
So is the bopper just to have a tool that is definitly harder than the rock and more consistant than any rock?
You have a steady hand..good vid..
Thanks for the video you explain the process really well
really cool. now i wanna try one! Next time i come out your way, we are gunna vlog my horrible attempt!
Wow I’ve always wanted to flintknap now I know how I love the video ❤️
Definitivamente es increible lo que haces. en este momento me incorporo como tu suscriptor.
"Ishi stick," as in Ishi last of his tribe?
Is there a particular flintknapping tool kit you would recommend?
That was indeed beautiful work!
Could you use the same removal technique to shape out an axe?
Nicely done 😎
Thanks this was realy helpful do u have to have a certain type of rock
What happened to the final details. Like building a boat but don't know it will float!
You: makes spearhead from rock with hours of work
Me: (an intellectual) sharpens stick with sharp rock I found.
Stunning work
Can granite stone be flint knapped into tools ?
I bought an arrow head from a souix Indian at crazy horse monument he used a stick except he used half of an old pool cue it was pretty amazing to watch him work. What kind of rock were you using?
Good job! Mine start out big, but usually break half way though, so they end up small!
I have to agree with others. Excellent tutorial. SS/SS- Stan
I knapp using Mechanix gloves... keeps down on the whole leaking blood out of my fingers and hands bit... lol
Is knapper's insurance available - like, to cover blood loss? 😷
Great video but but what type of rock is that?
Is it possible to use any hard stone? Or I'm not sure I can find flint around my home, want to make a spear just to hang up on my wall, maybe one for fishing when I'm bored
Bro this is perfect for me. Me and my dad wanna build a bigger shed but first we gotta get rid of all of the rubble on the floor. there are easily over 20 peices of rock just like urs. Imma make 20 spears!!!
That copper bopper does a good job.
Now that's a god of war beard
What sort of rock may be used for this purpose?
somebody's already said this but they were thinking exactly what I was going to comment you left out the most important part how you did the finals shaping
Great Video !
This is such a fun skill and practice to learn. Even doing it brings you closer to our ancestors who did this as well.
Beautiful job, fella. Miigwech for sharing...
I don’t know who this is but I like him already
Well this waz a learning episode friend
Beautiful Spearhead awesome video very intuitive amazing skill to have.
I worked with an Indian while living in Florida every day at lunch he would set and make arrowheads that he sold in yard sales.
Why does the bopper use copper instead of a stronger metal such as steel or iron?
Bite, copper gives/grips more. Might seem a bit like a non issue but iron/steel is far to hard/brittle. You can use it, its just not as good.
It bites in and molds to grab the flake edge , the flake had an optimum speed of travel , a Mello transfer of strike energy , you kind of peal them off , too fast =step fractures , a scar that should be removed-
If I'm ever stuck in the wilderness, I have you to thank for surviving
Gloves: Am I a joke to you
GREAT VIDEO!
Oh yeah yeah
Cool stuff! Looks like it's a really inexpensive hobby to get into