Flintknapping Tutorial
By Tim Anderson
With help from members of The Tarp
Copyright © 2001 Tim Anderson



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Introduction

Important safety information

 Origin of the word flintknapping

Modern flintknapping tools

Traditional flintknapping tools

Flint sources

Heat treating

Pressure flaking

Percussion flaking

Starting tablets with squared edges

Dealing with hinge fractures

Preventing hinge fractures

Helpful hints

Notching

Fluting



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