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Offline JackCrafty

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My Abo Knapping Kit
« on: July 28, 2013, 12:54:58 pm »
There's been a lot of questions about abo knapping kits...  so here's mine (my favorite tools).  I'll be using this kit in upcoming videos.

I've gotten many requests to explain how to make, care for, and use abo tools, so I'll start here.  I encourage you guys to copy and experiment with tools like the antler hammer and the hafted notching tools.  Give me some feedback!













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Patrick Blank
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Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2013, 05:36:03 pm »
Pretty cool. Yup
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Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2013, 05:37:32 pm »
OK, don't give me any feedback.... :o

No worries.  I'm taking a break from videos for about a month so I can concentrate on family stuff and knapping when I can.

It's takes me some time to make the transition to full-time abo knapping.  I'll be focusing on very early styles in both the Americas and Europe.  As time goes on, I will change to later styles until I hit the Bronze Age in Europe and Late Prehistoric in the Americas.
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Patrick Blank
Bellows Falls, Vermont
Youtube: JackCrafty, Allergic Hobbit

Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

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Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2013, 05:38:04 pm »
Ooops, spoke too soon!  Thanks 4dog!  ;D
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Patrick Blank
Bellows Falls, Vermont
Youtube: JackCrafty, Allergic Hobbit

Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

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Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2013, 05:42:52 pm »
Lol no prob,, that was classic!   :'(
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Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2013, 05:52:11 pm »
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Patrick Blank
Bellows Falls, Vermont
Youtube: JackCrafty, Allergic Hobbit

Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

Offline bubby

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Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2013, 06:52:55 pm »
got some unique tools in that kit Patrick, all I know is they make some bad assed points, bub
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Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2013, 07:06:31 pm »
Thanks Bub.   :)
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Patrick Blank
Bellows Falls, Vermont
Youtube: JackCrafty, Allergic Hobbit

Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

Offline iowabow

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Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2013, 11:47:57 pm »
Very nice display Patrick!!!! Love it man can't wait to see the points. You're going to love that edged stone tool. I have it in my hand like half of the time. 
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Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2013, 07:45:38 am »
like your composite hammer
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Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2013, 02:23:59 pm »
Nice! I like to see tool kits for knapping! dp
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Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2013, 05:19:39 am »
Some of them tools are very unique!! How does that antler hammer with wood handle work for u?  Ive thought about making a hammerstone hammer with a wooden handle..

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Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2013, 11:35:53 pm »
Russ, the hammer work well for thinning the bases on medium sized points.  It's very accurate and easy to hit prepared platforms.
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Patrick Blank
Bellows Falls, Vermont
Youtube: JackCrafty, Allergic Hobbit

Where's Rock? Public Waterways, Road Cuts, Landscape Supply, Knap-Ins.
How to Cook It?  200° for 24hrs then 275° to 500° for 4hrs (depending on type), Cool for 12hr

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Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2013, 05:39:54 pm »
Wow! haven't been on in about a week. Looks like theres some new tools to be made :) Nice hammer, would like to see it used :o
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