got to watch flint knapper yesterday

[mamabear]

went to a local museum for a short lecture on local Native American artifacts. After demonstrating how they were used, he (Arrowhead Fred) sat down & whipped out a point in about 10 min. It was amazing! Especially since he only has 1 hand. He also let us use a drill to make holes in rock. It was so fast! I always wondered how they did it.
If anyone has a chance to go to the Marble Hill, MO museum, please do. We are lucky to have such a wonderful facility in such a small town.

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Agony and Death on a Gold Rush Steamer: The Disastrous Sinking of the Side-Wheeler Yankee Blade - Grab it through Amazon!

[CoilyGirl]

Sounds like fun mammabear!

 

[quito]

wow! A one handed knapper huh? I bet that took some practice? it is amazing how fast an accomplished flint smith can knock out an arrowhead.

 

[old digger]

Sounds like you had an enjoyable time. Thanks for sharing!

 

[larson1951]

that is way way cool mamabear

 

[mamabear]

It was a lot of fun. I found it interesting that he preferred moose antler to elk or deer for knapping. He has done it for 50 yrs. That's why he whipped one out in 10 min.