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 give you a good idea of the variety of useful tools. When I am knapping I put the oak board on top of the bucket to use as a table for the tools I am using.
This copper spalling hammer weighs close to three pounds and is used to break spalls from a rock.
Here are some percussion tools: Hammer stones, Copper Boppers, Moose Antler billets, and leather wraps. While doing percussion work I wrap the stone in leather to give support and prevent the stone from snapping in two. I also use a thick hog hide (not in picture) on my leg to save my trowsers.
Abrading Stones are used while doing percussion work and pressure flaking. They don't last as long as you would think: I have already gone through a few abrading stones.
Here are a few pressure flakers (all with replacement inserts). I use the Ishi Stick (the long one) for the majority of my pressure flaking. You want to have a file in your bucket to keep a good point on the pressure flaker.
Deer antler pressure flakers
Here are a few palm pads. We use these while pressure flaking: You would not want to stick one of those pressure flakers into your hand.
This set of diamond files is handy for work on the notches.
This copper spalling hammer weighs close to three pounds and is used to break spalls from a rock.
Here are some percussion tools: Hammer stones, Copper Boppers, Moose Antler billets, and leather wraps. While doing percussion work I wrap the stone in leather to give support and prevent the stone from snapping in two. I also use a thick hog hide (not in picture) on my leg to save my trowsers.
Abrading Stones are used while doing percussion work and pressure flaking. They don't last as long as you would think: I have already gone through a few abrading stones.
Here are a few pressure flakers (all with replacement inserts). I use the Ishi Stick (the long one) for the majority of my pressure flaking. You want to have a file in your bucket to keep a good point on the pressure flaker.
Deer antler pressure flakers
Here are a few palm pads. We use these while pressure flaking: You would not want to stick one of those pressure flakers into your hand.
This set of diamond files is handy for work on the notches.
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