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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: JackCrafty on July 28, 2013, 12:54:58 pm

Title: My Abo Knapping Kit
Post by: JackCrafty 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!

(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg112/jackcrafty/2013%20Abo%20Tool%20Kit/DSC_0130_zps5f3e0832.jpg) (http://s246.photobucket.com/user/jackcrafty/media/2013%20Abo%20Tool%20Kit/DSC_0130_zps5f3e0832.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
Post by: 4dog on July 28, 2013, 05:36:03 pm

Pretty cool. Yup

Title: Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
Post by: JackCrafty 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.

Title: Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
Post by: JackCrafty on July 28, 2013, 05:38:04 pm

Ooops, spoke too soon!  Thanks 4dog!  ;D

Title: Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
Post by: 4dog on July 28, 2013, 05:42:52 pm

Lol no prob,, that was classic!   :'(

Title: Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
Post by: JackCrafty on July 28, 2013, 05:52:11 pm

 ;D

Title: Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
Post by: bubby 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

Title: Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
Post by: JackCrafty on July 28, 2013, 07:06:31 pm

Thanks Bub.   :)

Title: Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
Post by: iowabow 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. 

Title: Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
Post by: Bone pile on July 29, 2013, 07:45:38 am

like your composite hammer

Title: Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
Post by: bowtarist on July 30, 2013, 02:23:59 pm

Nice! I like to see tool kits for knapping! dp

Title: Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
Post by: AncientArcher76 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..

Russ

Title: Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
Post by: JackCrafty 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.

Title: Re: My Abo Knapping Kit
Post by: Knapper 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
Knapper