To support or not to support on indirect percussion technique

[Wolfmanjack]

I learned to Knapp by watching YouTube videos as well as by trial and error.  Jackcrafty’s under the leg indirect percussion technique is what I have been using.  When using this technique I don’t provide any support where I’m taking a flake from.  Is this the correct technique or should you place a finger and apply pressure there?  Obviously im not doing it wrong per say, but is there a better way?  A little something I made last night.

[JEB]

Looks like you have it figured out to me. Very nice point

[YosemiteBen]

Nice point! Each and every knapper has lots of in person and online instructors available. Every one has their own style. Find what works for you - keep using it -- refine it - keep learning!

[gutpile]

Pat aka jackcrafty makes it look soooo easy... haha... nice point...gut

[xin]

I think you have it mastered.  I would not change anything you are doing.  Great point.

[JackCrafty]

I don't use any extra support when I knap but you've got to put your fingers somewhere, so it's best to place them near the point of impact.

This might cause some flakes to stop short because of the slight finger pressure but it's better than spacing your fingers too far apart and causing a "bridge" that might cause the point to snap in half.

Other knappers from a forum that I will not mention,   have been using an indirect horizontal "shaft" punch, slow strikes, and lots of support. This is fine for short and fat points but it will quickly snap a long, thin point.