Using Anvils to shape Spalls 

I've been knapping for 3 years, and this is the first time I've seen an anvil used. I can think of a few times when I wish I had seen this sooner. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for this. It really teaches. I wish everybody on RU-vid would upload instructional videos like this one. Ignorance is our worst enemy. A few years ago I was out in the woods, found a solid black piece añmost twice this size, admired it, but I left it there... Now I know better. Thanks, man! God bless you and your family. All the best from Honduras. Take care.

Forgot to me mention I really enjoy your videos very informative and entertaining.

That is what I like to hear! I am glad to hear from someone who used this technique and found it helpful, thanks...jim

Jim you are amazing and glad you're walking upright among us. Keep 'em coming-you're channeling this lost tech right back into the nowza. Pete Davis

This is awesome man. Very nice technique.. Used it a few times today, so much easier. Thanks for sharing. Not just this video, but all the others that have taught me so much.

Good stuff once again. Your also making everyone a master knapper without the learning curve. Thanks

Looks easy, I will try this, but now I am out of stone to work on. I love your videos and you showed me a lot.You are one hell of a flint knapper. Richard

next-gen tactics jim!

Thank you for that piece of information. Your video's have helped me acquire the knowledge necessary to progress my skills. Much appreciated! :)

Just another good video with great info. sure will save some thin flakes from being tossed or just broken. Can't tell you just how much your videos have helped me.

Nice video, great tips

Thanks paleomanjim, that will be really helpful, I'll be trying it on glass.

Another great video TY for sharing PEACE

this is awsome good stuff and makes sense that abo peoples would use this method for quick points on the run probably.

Now THATS a idea I will try

I like this technique too. It gets addicting. :-)

Florida does have some knappable rock but not sure where. You can always use glass. Rock sellers usually sell knappable rock for around $2/ pound or so. For learning pressure faking glass is just fine. For learning percussion you will need hundreds of pounds so best bet is to travel to the closes location and collect from the field, it can be a lot of fun too...

Jim, try this to flute points with. Use a peace of bone or antler as your anvil. I think you may like the results.

i can see that...makes a good rough thicker edge quickly..

Jim, your videos are very informative. I just got into flint knapping. I've been unable to find any knappable stone in the field, mainly because I don't really know what to look for here in Central Alabama. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Very cool...just started knapping today and I need all the help I can get!!Lol...

Hello paleomanjim, I have seen you produce these as a kind of semi waste from other large stones. Would these not make an Axe? I want to go into this when I move but at the moment I do not have the stones to work from or the inclination to make a stone axe, handle and all. Thanks for the continued great videos. mrbluenun

If I wanted to get started doing what you do as a hobby where can I start and what tools would I need....to start me out...?

Do you have any flint to use for flint and steel? Large flakes like 3” or larger. I’d buy a box or two.

Did you notice the "ñ" instead of the "l"? Spanish. Sorry about the typo!

do you know anything about pecking and grinding axes and celts if you do please make a video

This is a quick way to make Shasta knives

@Angum0055 I started out with hammerstones and little spalls... Watch his video for brginners

@BrujoHN Auto correct???? Or what?

I'll bet you got into a lot of trouble in kindergarden, every time they said it was knapp time .....

There flakes of of bigger rocks, or spalls... I suck at it... :(

Thanks. CURRAHEE!