The author describes and illustrates the simple techniques required to fashion simple or fancy stone arrow points and tools. A section on gun flints is included. The tools required are very simple and easily made, and results are fascinating. You can be making fine arrow points after only a few hours of practice.

Introduction

1. Some Preliminary Questions

2. Flint, Flint Sources and Heat Treating

3. Tools of the Trade

4. Theory and Terminology

5. Reduction Strategies

6. Finishing

7. Troubleshooting and Advanced Theory

8. Flake and Blade Cores

9. Some North American Bifaces

Closing Comments

Bibliography