Making a stone Dagger from start to finish

During this video I will be making a flint dagger, and showing you how to deal with the problems that come up along the way.
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[Tohob]

as soon as he panned the camera down and i saw that vest in all it's glory i was certain that this is a man i can trust to show me how to turn a rock into a knife.

[gerrittenberkdeboer]

I'm 58.
You are the first person on youtube i ever sent a little money, not only for liking and respecting your skills.
In another video you are telling a story about a boy becomes a man.
That did something with me.
Long time ago that i listened to someone telling a story.
I just lost my job.
So i have to watch my cryptonite not to dry out and loosing confidence.

[neilcleveland]

Absolutely blown away watching you work with such skill, amazing!

[deandeann]

Will, in the oldest part of Quebec City there are quite a few large buildings, all about 400 years old, that are made of flint. The stone is from a large old quarry, the quarrymen chipped the stone into rough building stones that are maybe the size of 4 bricks each. The stones aren't cut, they are chipped into shape just like your projects are. The flint is a grey flint - it is a sight to see.

[danwaters]

When I was I young kid my parents dug up some old vegetable troths and at the bottom was a load a bricks and random rubbish. But also some really big lumps of flint.
I used to spend hours in the garden trying to make arrow heads and knives (BADLY LOL) I used to love it. It just seemed such a natural thing to want to do.
Very satisfying watching someone who actually has the skill to shape flint properly.

[gilldanier]

The art you're keeping alive is priceless Will. What a beautiful knife. I hope there are museums around that show your youtbe videos.

[dbcustomrc]

I am amazed. Ordered a knap kit yesterday and I’ve been digesting videos ever since. This guy is the antithesis of every video I’ve seen LOL. How he manages such fine work with so much force and a hammer is amazing. Many other knappers would have moved to smaller billets or pressure flaking long before he did. The signs of either a master or a lucky man. LOL.

[dmitrydmitry]

Great job! It seemed to be a simple matter, but a good skill is immediately visible! It is a pleasure to watch how a wonderful instrument is born from a piece of flint right before our eyes!

[pliit]

Such a craft. So precise and skillful. Thank you for this Will

[McShaganpronouncedShaegen]

I have never seen this process as shown. To my surprise at about min 16 I was beginning to predict the areas where you would flatten the edge and turn the flint to remove the the flake to thin the blade. Absolutely amazing work, and it make me want to try and do this myself and not lose a finger or bleed to death doing it. lol

[NapalmTK]

Ok, Stinging Nettle “cordage” is a new one on me lol. One more cool use of that plant. Might have learned that years ago but definitely have never seen it demonstrated. Will try that. Absolutely great lesson sir, much appreciation and envious acknowledgement of your honed skills and artistry. Functional beauty at its best.

[chuckhorn]

Wow. I watched every moment of this video in amazement. The skill is amazing to me and your explanations of the why’s were splendid. Thank you.

[yDffr]

This is so neat to watch. Pretty much every piece that came off could be used for something, and the fact that people figured out how to do that is so cool to me.

[Addictedtobleeps]

Will, I have a few metal detecting permissions that are abundant with flint. One in particular has it literally piece by piece lying on the floor, and is a huge field. Thousands of acres. Bit of a nightmare to detect in it to be honest!

Anyhow, I’m down near Dover and you’re welcome to come and pick up as much as you can carry back. I found a Bronze Age axe head/dagger hoard close by, and I’m guessing you wouldn’t mind having a look at that as well.

Give me a shout if you’re interested 👍🏻😁

[bxy]

Awesome piece and a very nice way of explaining just besides the actual prossessing. That's a thing most people don't do that much, because they already know. Best video for flintknapping I found until now. Thanks a lot.

[tonysicily]

I never want to make one of these, but your skill and the video production, is such that I am hooked. Incredible skill.

[terrydouglas]

True craftsman and if I'm not wrong, wasn't it his grandpa who taught him how to do this. I'm so thankful that I found his channel a long time ago and be able to watch someone making the exact same way they did hundreds of years ago. Our native American Indians made their own arrow heads and spear tips doing it this same way and I thank you for allowing everyone to see how a well trained and mindful you are at reading the stone you are working. Alot of people don't know nor understand that meaning, mindful. I taught my grand children we only remove the pieces that the wood or stone want us to remove for them to see the beautiful piece that's been locked inside for many years waiting for someone to come and let them out. That's a great way telling someone who never done anything before but wants to learn. An PPE, personal protection equipment is a good idea when working with stone because I suffer from eye damage in both my eyes that's not repairable and if I see my grand children doing anything an they should have on safety glasses, I'll Yell at them to stop an put the glasses on. I love your talent from finding the flint and making awesome things from it. Thank you for another napping lesson my friend across the pond.

[Freeman-Dl]

I was taught by my uncle how to Knapp arrowheads, unfortunately, I however have to use lesser materials since I don't have any flint nearby. You've got beautiful material to work with Will.

[craig]

Really appreciate that you explain why & how instead of just showing your skill. I find myself doing that to myself as I undertake a task that I’m working on to improve my techniques. It helps me to say out loud what I’m doing & why just like I’m trying to teach someone else. Seems like what I’ve learned from an action sticks better when I do that.

[rollypollyguy]

A prehistoric man making a star wars reference, BEAUTIFUL! If you can brave the youtube sea you will find treasure. Subscribed