A detailed and valuable scientific reference for all knappers. Highly recommended - Paul Hellweg

-I've never seen this book, but it sounds pretty good, doesn't it?

-Don Crabtree (1912-1980) was the father of flintknapping in North America. This book is primarily a glossary of flintknapping terms. It covers the basics, but is not designed to be a 'How to' book.

-Designed with the surface collector and amateur archaeologist in mind. But I haven't read it so I can't offer my opinion, follow the link to check out John D. Holland's review. 177 pp. Ilustrations, table of contents, glossary, 3 appendices, bibliography, index (paper). $29.50 (US) Hard Cover; $12.95 (US) Paper.

-Hellweg's book is an inexpensive {under $10} introduction to flintknapping. It is chock full of black and white photographs and illustrations by Michael Seacord. In addition to chapters on how to get started with flintknapping it includes sections on ground and pecked stone tools as well as instructions for hafting your tools. Glossary and References/Resources. 111 pp. ISBN: MV-0942568052 $5.95

A highly useful book for anyone desiring to round out their knowledge of wilderness survival and aboriginal living techniques - Paul Hellweg

This book will informally introduce the reader to a variety of stone, bone, wood, shell, horn, and antler tools designed to gouge, poke, chop, pound, bash, split, or cut. The flintknapping section is basic, but well illustrated. The focus is on producing functional cutting and scraping flake tools using hard hammer percusion. If you would like to learn how to make arrowheads, you may want to look elsewhere. (48 p, $3.00)

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A valuable reference on skills related to flintknapping - processing sinew and rawhide, etc. - Paul Hellweg

Patten, Bob

1998 OLD TOOLS--NEW EYES. Stone Dagger Publications, Denver.

-"Old Tools�New Eyes is the best book of its type I have had the pleasure to read. Bob Patten is one of North America's greatest flintknappers, and shares his extensive knowledge in a concise, yet comprehensive, overview of flintknapping. He clearly explains the principles and concepts required to make stone tools, shares new ideas, explains complex processes, and even incorporates ethics in this great little book. Old Tools�New Eyes is essential reading for anyone interested in stone tools and lithic archaeology."  Dr. James Dixon, Denver Museum of Natural History

(160 pages paperback, 7"X10", $13.95) ISBN 0-9668701-0-7

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Stone Dagger Publications
PO Box 28018 #16 

Lakewood, CO 80228

This generally well-written book aims to illustrate the parallel evolution of human beings and stone tool technology. Schick and Toth begin with a brief history of experimental archaeology, beginning with a Victorian English character best known as "Flint Jack" who forged stone tools using only a steel hammer, and sold them to the unsuspecting public. Following this introduction, the authors take us through a tour of human history, highlighting the most important discoveries, and making connections between human evolution, culture, and the development of tools. The first chapter covers everything from the beginning of time to the first hominids, and subsequent chapters cover, in more detail, the major stages of development. The final chapter is a speculation on the future. Throughout the book are discussions, explanations, and descriptions of relevant experiments in archaeology; mostly to do with stone tool manufacture, but also dealing with things like site formation, butchering, and microwear. Also scattered throughout the book are sections on related topics, such as dating methods, tool-using non-human animals, and the significance of meat eating. The authors succeed in bringing these various elements together in a coherent whole. Overall, this book is a readable, fascinating introduction to physical anthropology and experimental archaeology, and should be of interest to scholars in those fields, as well as to interested non-academics. Modern-day flintknappers will likely be especially interested in this history of their craft and its inseparable connection to human development. (352 pp. $13.00 US; $16.50 Cdn. softcover ) Review by Niko Silvester

-This a marvellous reference for beginners and advanced knappers alike! It is a volume which should be read and re-read by all stone tool artisans! D.C.'s narrative and step by step instructions are woven together with Val's splendid illustrations to produce an intricate and highly detailed volume which will stimulate the beginner and intoxicate the veteran! Despite being highly technical, it is quite readable and has a quite good question and answer style introduction. (4th edition, 76 pages, 100+ illustrations, $11.95)

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-This is a super book. Its available in softcover so its not too pricey {around $40}. It boasts chapters on the prehistory of flintknapping, the physics of knapping, and the archaeological analysis of stone tools in addition to detailed instructions on how to make your own. It's full of black and white photos and illustrations and is a genuine pleasure to read. A very comprehensive bibliography and resource section, Index. 341 pp. ISBN: 0-292-79082-1 Cloth in US: $49.50, ISBN: 0-292-79083-X Paper in US: $24.95