Flint napping

In the beginning, there was design. Before any other human discipline, even before the dawn of mankind its self, design was a practice passed down from generation to generation of early humans. Today, everything that has been designed–space ships, buildings, pyramids, weapons, clothing , artwork, everything–can be traced back to a single designed object. The first designed object: the Acheulean hand

Primary concepts for making arrowheads and other edged stone tools

For the benefit of new flintknappers I thought that it would be a good idea to show the knapping tools that I have collected in the short time that I have been enjoying the hobby of flintknapping. All of my tools fit into this handy bucket tool bag. You certainly don't need all of these tools to start knapping but this will

Custom Obsidian knives, obsidian tomahawks and obsidian lances by Dale Duby, flintknapper. Dale Duby's Great Basin Art obsidian knives include scrimshaw, carving and beading and oblique parallel flaking with fine craftsmanship on the handles.

Flint, also known as chert, is a type of sedimentary rock that has many uses. It was once commonly used to form rudimentary tools like knives and spear tips. Flint is often used by outdoorsmen to create sparks for a fire when it is struck...

I am also including a FREE video ($5.00 value) with this one. That video will inclde the final assembly AND an introduction into the use of this "jig." In addition, since I have not completed the asse...from

Biface reduction and stages of stone tool manufacturing. University of Minnesota, Dept. of Anthropology.

Want to learn how to make an arrowhead? This is my first post in a how to make an arrowhead series We are going to start with pressure flaking

Flint, also known as chert, is a type of sedimentary rock that has many uses. It was once commonly used to form rudimentary tools like knives and spear tips. Flint is often used by outdoorsmen to create sparks for a fire when it is struck...