Watch Dr Bruce Bradley as he creates a Clovis style spear point using what he perceives to be the method used 13,000 years ago. The distinctive bifacial fluted point is produced in a very unique and specific process by this renown archaeologist and expert in lithic tools. Dr Bradley is a practicing archaeologist with University of Exeter in England and is known world wide for his knowledge of stone tools and weapons.  55 minutes.

        Price $25.     To order.

Making the Cahokia Point,  
   with Jim Redfearn 

In his new video "Making the Cahokia and Ishi Points," Jim Redfearn  who is a master at making all types of points, recommends you first make small points, like the Cahokia and Ishi styles. Here Jim used copper tools, in particular the Ishi stick, to show us the basics of both types. He explains each move so you can understand it  1 hr. 40 minutes.

Price $25.     To order.

   Jim Redfearn is a master knapper who specializes in many  type of Archaic points.
   Watch as he turns rough chert pebble into an amazing deep notch Calf Creek point.
    This tape was produced for those who want to use copper billets or the copper bopper.
    Jim shows you the proper edge preparation, angles and holding positions.
    During reduction, he explains every move in detail in such a manner that you can understand it.
    Two different styles used for deep notching are shown: power pressure using the Ishi stick with a long, flat point, and indirect percussion using a modified copper nail.
    Plus a special bonus on the Creek, with Jim and friends.

Price $25.    To Order. 

• This is the most basic tape on the market.
• Covers simple knapping with aboriginal and new tools.
• Includes a lot of the terminology you need to know.
• How to find or obtain material.
• We visit a knap-in and see what's available right now.
• Great for those who have never tried knapping.
• Great low price of $20 for a 1 hr, 24 minute tape.

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• Geared for beginner, but informative for the advanced knapper.
• Covers raw material processing.
• Bi-face reduction by percussion.
• Holding positions.
• Pressure flaking.
• 1 hour 43 minutes. Price $25.00. 

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Working Obsidian with D. C. Waldorf, Adventures in the Pacific Northwest  Also available in DVD

• Collection of material at Glass Buttes, Oregon.
• Demonstration of making a large point out of obsidian.
• Discussion on rock saws and slabbing material.
• Instructions on how to use small chips and irregular chunks for making points.
• 2 hours. Price $25.00 

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Thebes Points, and their Variants
with D. C. Waldorf 

• D.C. Waldorf demonstrates the production of a standard Thebes type as well as its variants, the e-notch and Lost Lake types. 
• He uses traditional tools throughout.
• Lots of close ups with the emphasis being on notching.
• Full explanations of each step.
• 1 hr. 38 minutes. Price $20.00 

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Novaculite, -from pit to point
 with D. C. Waldorf

• Novaculite is prized for making whetstones as well as knapping.
• Visit an ancient Novaculite quarry as well as a modern one. See the modern uses and quarrying of this stone
• Discussion on heat treating it for knapping.
• Instructions on how to make a large blade using traditional tools.
• A full 2 hour tape. Price $20.00 

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Flake over Grinding
with Dale Cannon 

• Flake over grinding is a form of "lapidary knapping."
• Blanks are ground to a predetermined shape using lapidary equipment, then flaked to produce spectacular ribbon patterns.
• Dale demonstrates the entire production of knife including making a stone handle.
• Full Instructions on techniques and equipment needed.
• 1 hr. 48 minutes. Price $20.00 

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Roasting Rocks  
The Art and Science of Heat Treating  

Make flint knapping easier!  D.C. Waldorf shows you how to improve the workability of flint and chert through the magic of heat treating.  

• First he demonstrates the ancient art of heat treating in the ground.
• The he takes us to his shop to load and fire a modern electric kiln.
• He demonstrates the use of "The Poor Man's Kiln," the common roaster oven.
• Methods are compared and results are shown.
• Comes with a 20 page "recipe book".
• VHS, 50 minutes.  Price $20.

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NEW EDITION!

• This tape is directed at beginners.
• Bill shows you how to get started in knapping with simple methods and using copper tools.
• Includes spalling large nodules, edging a slab, finishing and notching. 
• Lots of terrific close ups.
• 1 hr. 18 minutes. Price is $25.

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Water Creek Knap-in, 1999

• This tape was shot at the  Watercreek Knap-in.
  Relive the excitement in this excellent new tape.1 hr.
•   Price $10.00 

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Flintknapping by Bruce Bradley, Ph.D.     DVD or VHS

As a Prehistoric hunter, how would you go about providing tools needed for daily survival? This film demonstrates the fundamentals of the art of Flintknapping. Bruce Bradley explains and shows the process of stone tool manufacture. Watch as each piece is skillfully produced duplication this ancient skill as you reach a better understanding of our past. 

An internationally renowned expert, Bruce Bradley is an active professional archaeologist and educator. His lectures are in constant demand in the United States and abroad. 

45 minutes,  Price $20.00 
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Making the Hardin Point, with Jim Redfearn.

In this new video, Jim Redfearn demonstrates  production techniques to make a Hardin Point.  It includes lots of close-ups and shows the proper sequence for making this point type. Tape includes hilarious out-takes segment called, "So You Want to Make a Flint Knapping Video?"

Jim uses copper billets, which are becoming a popular substitute for antler. This tape is aimed at the beginner to intermediate knapper. 1 Hr. 12 minutes.

Price $25.   To order

Making a Dalton Point, with Jim Redfearn.

In his second video, Jim Redfearn demonstrates  production techniques to make a classic Sloan Dalton. However, he works a very difficult piece of stone in order to demonstrate the reduction of a "worst case scenario." It has square edges and is too  narrow. But Jim shows how to handle something of this shape.  It includes lots of close-ups and shows the proper sequence for making this point type. Tape includes a bonus, a "Behind the Scenes" special feature.

Jim uses copper billets, which are becoming a popular substitute for antler. This tape is aimed at the intermediate knapper.  1 Hr. 40 minutes.

Price $25.    To order

Making the Clovis Point, with Jim Redfearn 

In his new video "Making the Clovis Point," Jim Redfearn  shares his technique for knapping large  bifaces. Here he works a large slab of Fort Payne chert, showing you how to edge the slab and then flake it into a large Clovis point. Jim is one of the few knappers who can routinely  flute Clovis points without the aid of any machines, jigs or mechanical devises. As with the other "Masters' Series" videos, everything is explained in detail and it's done with great photography. 1 hr. 18 minutes.

Price $25.     To order.

 

Let's visit the famous Stone Tool Craftsman Show held in the north end of Letchworth State Park, one of the scenic "crown jewels" of western New York. If you missed it- we'll show you what it was like, who was there, and get to talk with some of the regulars who make this event special.
     More than an ordinary knap-in, this large event also includes a Mountain man rendezvous, Civil War encampment, and fine artists, such as an antler carver, case maker and Iroquois jeweler
     Not to be missed are the fabulous falls of the Genesee, as this mighty river tumbles and winds it way through a narrow gorge 600 feet deep.
     Also featuring your video hosts DC Waldorf and Barbara Sledden, Val's super camera work, and the wonderful piping of Scott Fraser.  1 hr. 10 minutes. 

        Price $10.      To order

     Now at last, a chance to see a premiere woman knapper. Angela Parker shows smaller men, women and determined children how to knap without the massive strength that most men use. See the phenomenal work of 100 lbs. of determination. She uses technique and skill instead of brute force.
   Angela uses a unique tool and method of notching to make it easy, see how it's done.

Price $25.                To order