The Art of Flint Knapping, 5th Edition,
by D.C. Waldorf

The author describes and illustrates the simple techniques required to fashion simple or fancy stone arrow points and tools. A section on gun flints is included. The tools required are very simple and easily made, and results are fascinating. You can be making fine arrow points after only a few hours of practice.
Newest edition, 8-1/2 x 11" soft bound, 56 pages of tips, hints, illustrations and many color photographs. Be sure to get the companion video.
The Table of Contents includes the following:
Newest edition, 8-1/2 x 11" soft bound, 56 pages of tips, hints, illustrations and many color photographs. Be sure to get the companion video.
The Table of Contents includes the following:
- Introduction
- 1. Some Preliminary Questions
- 2. Flint, Flint Sources and Heat Treating
- 3. Tools of the Trade
- 4. Theory and Terminology
- 5. Reduction Strategies
- 6. Finishing
- 7. Troubleshooting and Advanced Theory
- 8. Flake and Blade Cores
- 9. Some North American Bifaces
- Closing Comments
- Bibliography
The Art of Flint Knapping, 6th Edition,
by D.C. Waldorf
Best from Story in Stone Poster, stone point chart
Artificial sinew, thin waxed flat lacing, 1/2 lb spool
All sizes are nominal. Please verify with description for more information.
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