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this video shows how to break up a large piece of chert using a large hammerstone, paying close attention to natural flaws and turning edges to remove large, usable flakes

Posted by flintknappingtips on January 12, 2010 at 2:32 PM 1561 Views

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Reply Mike Turner
04:06 PM on September 15, 2010 
hey marty, nice little site here . love your videos and the way you teach. I learned with and mostly use copper tools but I have been working with antler too , I try to use hammerstones and want to use them more but im not getting the flakes i want. what types of stone make good hammerstones or does it matter more what the hammerstone is made of or will any stone work aslong as it has the proper shape. I do most my work on texas chert and when i have the cash i order novaculite . I really dont know if im using to right rocks for hammerstones and any ifo on them will be put to good use. thanks for all your wonderful youtube vids between you and steve hollawoy or bohunter i am learning alot. thanks