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Flint Knapping and Knife Making DVD's
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Working Obsidian, Flintknapping with DC Waldorf
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The Secrets of Notching: Thebes Points and Variants
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Waldorf demonstrates the making of a large point from a block of obsidian. Next, see Waldorf work a large slab down to stage 3, and takes on a huge 300lb bolder. Then he demonstrates how to make a small point from a flake of obsidian. In this digitally re-mastered version the scenic interludes come to life and the knapping footage still remains some of the best ever shot. Working Obsidian in the Pacific Northwest DVD. Running time: 2 hours. DVD $20
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This DVD shows the production of a standard Thebes point, from start to finish, with emphasis on notching this point and the two most prominent variants; the "dog-leg" or Lost Lake types, and the "E-notch." Showing a number of tools and techniques, from antler and metal punches, to copper, steel and antler pointed pressure flakers. All shown with extreme close ups. 1 hour 38 minutes. $20.
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Novaculite: From Pit to Piont with DC Waldorf
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Flintknapping-Bruce Bradley DVD $20
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Tour an ancient quarry near Hot Springs, Arkansas and see modern quarrying operations. Learn about the commercial uses of Novaculite for whetstones and flint knapping. Learn how to work this stone with antler billets. Watch as a 11 ½ inch blade is produced where every step is explained in detail. This DVD ends with a gallery of colored Novaculite points made by D.C. Waldorf 1 hours 56 minutes. $20
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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. Dr. Bradley explains and shows the process of stone tool manufacture. Watch as each piece is skillfully produced duplicating this ancient skill as you reach a better understanding of our past. . An internationally renown expert, Dr. Bradley is an active professional archaeologist and educator with the University of Exeter in England and is known world wide for his knowledge of stone tools and weapons.. His lectures are in constant demand in the United States and abroad. DVD-45 minutes
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Flintknapping: Solutrean Technology
Solutrean Technology has been indexed for optimum access, learning and teaching. Chapters include:
1) Initial bifacing
2) Platform preparation and controlled overshot flaking
3) Square edge removal and error correction
4) Alternate flaking
5) Regularizing and thinning
6) Asymmetrical approach
84 min, 2-disc set, DVD $24.95
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Beginning Blacksmithing
Part 1 with Hershel House 
An educational and entertaining look into this interesting craft, and is suitable for beginners or experienced smiths. Blacksmithing since the 1960s, Hershel House demonstrates basic to more complex techniques. Also includes tuning a gunlock. 90 min. DVD $29.95
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Blacksmithing
Part 2 with Hershel House 
An educational and entertaining look into this interesting craft, and is suitable for beginners or experienced smiths. Blacksmithing since the 1960s, Hershel House demonstrates basic to more complex techniques. Also includes tuning a gunlock. 90 minutes long. DVD $29.95
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Basic Flintknapping Techniques
Introduction to modern flintknapping that includes information on knappable stone types, stone heating with electricity and campfire, spalling, percussion and pressure techniques, reducing stone into thin preforms, applying edge retouch, notches or barbs. Spalling and fracture mechanics are explained, and metal and more traditional flintknapping tools are demonstrated. DVD $20
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Knife Making
with William White 
Willie demonstrates how to forge and file a custom, bench- made knife. This style knife features buffalo horn slab handles with a cast pommel and hilt. 70 min. DVD $24.95
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Making a Damascus Steel Knife & Hawk
Learn how to make Damascus steel, how to forge a Tomahawk from a Damascus steel bar, how to pour pewter inlay in the handle and how to take a piece of Damascus and a horseshoe rasp and make a unique finish. 2-hour DVD $25
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Sculpting by David Broadwell
Learn techniques used to create exotic knives. This video helps experts refine their process and gives beginners the knowledge needed. Step-by-step through some of the most common aspects of sculpting and texturing a blade. Examples of knives and processes used to create masterpieces. DVD, 119 minutes. $39.99 each
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