Publisher's Synopsis
Knapper's Quarterly is a publication "for and about the knapper" as well as for those who collect and appreciate the art of flintknapping; an ancient skill that is still practiced today by many people around the world that involves the chipping of lithic or other materials to produce replicas of arrowheads, knives, and other stone tools. More recently, there is also a growing trend in this endeavor to produce forms known as eccentrics that are considered unique and magnificent works of art. This publication should be of interest to knappers, collectors of chipped stone work, archaeologists, scholars, students, outdoorsmen, survivalists, jewelry makers, artists, etc. In summary, this journal presents articles on a wide variety of topics related to flintknapping and profiles of various knappers from around the world. The articles and profiles herein are contributed by members of the knapping community. This Winter 2016 issue of Knapper's Quarterly (Volume 2, No. 1) includes the following articles: The Plastic Spud by Robert Ratliff; Flint Fathers and Knapper Sons by Ray Harwood (with stories by Emory Coons, Dwayne Earnhardt, Aaron Lincoln, David R. Owens, and Anthony Raimondi); Percussion Modes and the Copper Hypothesis: An Experimental Test by a Group of Modern Knappers by Jack Cresson; My Interest in ABO Knapping by Silas Chapman; Q&A About the Texas Blade Video with Spencer Walton and Curtis Smith; Arrowhead Jewelry: Wrapping with Silver and Gold by Michael Thornton; and Studie B Creations: Artisan of Custom Polymer Handles by Beth Studebaker. Additionally, this issue features profiles of the following knappers: Silas Chapman. Pablo Chian, Danish Flinthead, Brady Epperson, Jeff Harvey, Bruce Hudson/Kentucky Knapper, Lance Mcilwain, Brian Schuch, Rick Tollett, and Brian Wood.