Re: Flintknapping

Rick Cook (rcook@BIX.com)
Tue, 14 Mar 1995 15:12:20

>I recently purchased a copy of "Flintknapping, Making & Understanding
>Stone Tools" by John Whittaker and was wondering if anybody has any
>suggestions on further info. or groups involved knopping on an amature
>basis. Specificaly, are there any individuals in the Philadelphia Area
>that could give me some guidence or local sources of obsidian or flint for
>practicing. I'm not sure if this is the best place to post, but this is
>the start of my search.
>Thanks in advance for any responces.
>
No further references, just two pieces of advice:

1) Practice, practice, practice.

2) Wear safety goggles or a face sheild.

--Rick Cook