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Flint Knapping and Knife Making DVD's
The Secrets of Notching: Thebes Points and Variants
DC Waldorf This DVD shows the production of a standard Thebes point, from start to finish, with emphasis on notching this point and the two most prominent variants; the "dog-leg" or Lost Lake types, and the "E-notch." Showing a number of tools and techniques, from antler and metal punches, to copper, steel and antler pointed pressure flakers. All shown with extreme close ups. 1 hour 38 minutes. $20.
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Novaculite: From Pit to Piont with DC Waldorf
Tour an ancient quarry near Hot Springs, Arkansas and see modern quarrying operations. Learn about the commercial uses of Novaculite for whetstones and flint knapping. Learn how to work this stone with antler billets. Watch as a 11 ½ inch blade is produced where every step is explained in detail. This DVD ends with a gallery of colored Novaculite points made by D.C. Waldorf 1 hours 56 minutes. $20
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Making A Clovis Point with
Jim Redfearn Jim Redfearn is one of the few knappers in the world who can consistently produce Clovis fluted points in a traditional manner, fluting them by hand, without the use of jigs, fixtures or holding devises. Here he shows you the techniques needed to produce a biface from a slab of Fort Payne chert. This can be a real challenge for the average knapper. He explains everything in detail, including preparing the platform for fluting, holding positions, etc. This DVD is directed at those who want to use copper billets. Great footage with lots of close-ups.1 hr 25 minutes.
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CHIPS Archives CDs with
DC Waldorf THE COMPLETE CHIPS ARCHIVES AND 20th CENTURY LITHICS THREE DISC SET! A must-have 2000 page reference for all knappers and serious students of the craft! First venture into publishing periodicals was 20th Century Lithics in 1988. It was to be a biannual featuring in-depth articles on flintknapping. It only saw one issue printed before we took over Ray Harwood's Flint Knapping Digestin 1989 and renamed it CHIPS. This was to be the news letter for the newly formed “Flintknapper’s Guild International.” The guild never took off, however, CHIPS survived because at that time it effectively served the knapping community. 3 CD Set $30
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Calf Creekin'
w/Jim Redfearn Flintknapping Master knapper Jim Redfearn specializes in many Archaic point types but the Calf Creek with its deep, narrow notches is one of the most difficult. In this video he finds and uses local creek cobbles to make these interesting and delicate points. During the reduction process he explains every move from edge preparations, holding positions and sequences of flake removals for water worn chert pebbles. The secretes of deep notching are revealed, using two different styles and tools: power pressure with an Ishi stick that has a long flat point and indirect percussion with a modified copper nail. 1 hr. 8 minutes. $20
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Making The Cahokia And Ishi Points with
Jim Redfearn Making The Cahokia And Ishi Points With Jim Redfearn. Here, in Jim’s fourth release, we get to watch the production of small arrow points, in particular the “Cahokia” and “Ishi” styles. While Jim is a master who can produce any style of point, from bird points to monster blades, he recommends that would-be knappers start out by learning to make small points like these. It saves material and frustration. Jim details every step, including the delicate notching procedures. He uses copper billets and copper pressure flakers.1 hr. 30 minutes. $20
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Flintknapping-Bruce Bradley DVD $20
As a prehistoric hunter, how would you go about providing tools needed for daily survival? This film demonstrates the fundamentals of the art of Flintknapping. Dr. Bradley explains and shows the process of stone tool manufacture. Watch as each piece is skillfully produced duplicating this ancient skill as you reach a better understanding of our past. . An internationally renown expert, Dr. Bradley is an active professional archaeologist and educator with the University of Exeter in England and is known world wide for his knowledge of stone tools and weapons.. His lectures are in constant demand in the United States and abroad. DVD-45 minutes
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Flintknapping: Solutrean Technology
Solutrean Technology has been indexed for optimum access, learning and teaching. Chapters include:
1) Initial bifacing
2) Platform preparation and controlled overshot flaking
3) Square edge removal and error correction
4) Alternate flaking
5) Regularizing and thinning
6) Asymmetrical approach
84 min, 2-disc set, DVD $24.95
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Beginning Blacksmithing
Part 1 with Hershel House |
Blacksmithing
Part 2 with Hershel House |
Beginning Blacksmithing w/ Hershel House, Vol. 3
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Kit Knife 1:Tapered Tang Hunter by Gene Osborn
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Kit Knife 2: Hidden Tang Hunter by Gene Osborn
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Kit Knife 3: Lockback Folder by Gene Osborn
If you are ready to make a pocket knife, but aren’t ready to grind a blade from scratch, a kit knife is the solution. A kit knife is a stepping stone for your knife making skills. Turn an inexpensive kit knife into a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Step-by- step, learn the finer points of the craft including some handy file work techniques. 79 min. DVD $29.99 each
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Fine Art of
Hollow Grinding |
Knife & Tomahawk Throwing for Fun
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Basic Flintknapping Techniques
Introduction to modern flintknapping that includes information on knappable stone types, stone heating with electricity and campfire, spalling, percussion and pressure techniques, reducing stone into thin preforms, applying edge retouch, notches or barbs. Spalling and fracture mechanics are explained, and metal and more traditional flintknapping tools are demonstrated. DVD $20
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The Loveless Legend
by R.W. Loveless & Jim Merritt |
Knife Making
with William White |
Making a Damascus Steel Knife & Hawk
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Sculpting by David Broadwell
Learn techniques used to create exotic knives. This video helps experts refine their process and gives beginners the knowledge needed. Step-by-step through some of the most common aspects of sculpting and texturing a blade. Examples of knives and processes used to create masterpieces. DVD, 119 minutes. $39.99 each
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