Flint knapping

[Phil]

Not exactly about bows... but do any of you do any flint knapping. I'd love to start making some flint arrow heads. We have flint all over the place here.
Any info would be appreciated :thankyou:

[van_fl]

I have done a little in the past.
try here for some info.
http://www.flintknappingtools.com/ :cheers:

[Phil]

Thanks Van ... excellent link :highfive:

[van_fl]

Just found this link-Closer to home:
http://www.flintknapping.co.uk/
Ps its addictive :highfive:

[Phil]

Van ... I don't believe it....... :eek: :eek: there are courses 10 miles from my home... I'm booking in today...brilliant... my first arrow head has your name on it.. Cheers Van :thankyou:

[Phil]

off to flint knapping school tomorrow... can't wait

[van_fl]

Great
Next time I’m there will pick up the one with my name on it. :highfive:
next thing to do is start slinging 6ft darts with an Attala. :lol:

[Phil]

Van... I'd be ashamed to show you my efforts.... what a pathetic "knapper" I am. The course was fantastic in every respect, great tutors, great flint, great instruction. But a useless pupil.. me
The day started really well ... basic stuff, evaluating the stone... then flaking to get a simple cutting "knife" edge. ( man that flint can be sharp).But when, after lunch, It came to creating a shape and pressure flaking, that's when the trouble started.
But....
I have to say... I would reccomend having a go to everyone It's a wonderfull skill and one I'm determined to master... but it might take a while :p :p