just a quick hello to all

hi all
couldnt see anwhere to say hello new to site sort thing
so big hello to you 

i have an interest in flintlock rifle/pistol and was looking around trying to find out more on flints
hence find this site realising there more to flints

Hi,

Yes, millions of years more to working flints. Truly the oldest profession.

seen a few flint knives, even a folding that i ve liked,

There was a guy on youtube who made folders for a living, he even inspired me to have a go and make a few.

https://prehistorics-uk.tumblr.com/post/136820859659

https://prehistorics-uk.tumblr.com/archive


I also put up some vids on my youtube channel of Brandon Gun Flint Knapping

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=brandon+flint+knapping

More difficult than it looks, mine don't look half as good as that, and take 10 times as long to make. There guys are really skilled.

folder they look good, do you use them ?

great video s not seem them all yet,they nake it look easy enough

welcome to the forum, - have you watched the Brandon Knappers on youtube?

I have got one small folder I use on as a pocket knife.

the barnacle wrote:welcome to the forum, - have you watched the Brandon Knappers on youtube?

watch the one in the link an replied , love to get a lump that big

grendel wrote:I have got one small folder I use on as a pocket knife.

brill that what id like too

good youtube channel is that your shop too?

Yes, that's me.