Sharp Enough To Shave
Well, having a beard seems to help with flint knapping, but you can see John shaving a piece of wood here. I was amazed how easily you could do this, and the remaining wood has a wonderful smooth, polished feel to it.
My flint knapping photos were taken on a day course with John and Val Lord. They have a website here:
John has also written a book that's very useful as a beginner:
www.flintknapping.co.uk/shop.html
And John's son Will is also an expert in flint knapping and excellent teacher. He also runs courses, and will teach hide working, prehistoric jewellery making, bow-making and so forth as well.
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Unauthorized use or reproduction for any reason is prohibited
Sharp Enough To Shave
Well, having a beard seems to help with flint knapping, but you can see John shaving a piece of wood here. I was amazed how easily you could do this, and the remaining wood has a wonderful smooth, polished feel to it.
My flint knapping photos were taken on a day course with John and Val Lord. They have a website here:
John has also written a book that's very useful as a beginner:
www.flintknapping.co.uk/shop.html
And John's son Will is also an expert in flint knapping and excellent teacher. He also runs courses, and will teach hide working, prehistoric jewellery making, bow-making and so forth as well.
© Susannah Relf All Rights Reserved
Unauthorized use or reproduction for any reason is prohibited