Flint Club

Flint Club

For enthusiasts of flint and traditional skills

Making a Flint Awl for Leatherwork: A Step-by-Step Guide

Making a Flint Awl for Leatherwork: A Step-by-Step Guide

A practical guide to turning a sound flint flake into a hafted leather awl — choosing the stone, shaping a...

The Flint and Steel Fire Kit Checklist for UK Day Trips

The Flint and Steel Fire Kit Checklist for UK Day Trips

A practical checklist of steel, flint, char, tinder and weatherproofing essentials for reliable...

Five Common Knapping Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Five Common Knapping Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Poor platform preparation, steep strike angles and weak support account for most ruined flakes. Here are...

Starting a Local Flint Club: A Checklist for First Meetups

Starting a Local Flint Club: A Checklist for First Meetups

A practical checklist for flint enthusiasts setting up a local club, from finding a hard-floored venue and...

Flint in the British Neolithic: How Toolkits Changed from 4000 BCE

Flint in the British Neolithic: How Toolkits Changed from 4000 BCE

How British Neolithic flint toolkits shifted after 4000 BCE towards polished axes, sickles and arrowheads...

Antler Tine vs Copper Pressure Flaker: A Practical Comparison for Knappers

Antler Tine vs Copper Pressure Flaker: A Practical Comparison for Knappers

Antler tines and copper pressure flakers behave very differently on the same stone. This guide compares...