yup, keep looking for tips on youtube. next its just takes lots of practice. try different tools and techniques. the only way to get it thinner is to get longer flakes. look up more info on making platforms and getting your off-centerline right. also a flaker is more for just setting up platforms and final shaping. percussion is what is going to make them thin. I am with you, i only like to use aboriginal tools, i dont own any copper tools. it takes some more practice. just keep your tines sharp. i have 4 tines for different jobs, a thick one for grinding and pushing platforms, a sharper one for final shaping only, and nice sharp pointed one for edge work and sharpening only and finally a very thin one that i use to notch, i usually sharpen it after each notch..
if you want to stick with abo tools, hammerstones are good but you can one do so much with one, i really started improving once i made a couple larger billets out of antler. deer antler isnt typically big enough for billets, try elk or moose.
I still want to figure out how to be better with aboriginal tools, but i guess thats how everyone thinks, you always want to be better no matter what tools you use.
when i started i was happy if i could make something that looked like an old original point. as for making points for hunting, its gonna take some practice. i have had some experience in the shooting deer with stone category, you would be surprised how little penetration you will get from a thicker point. i tested some bulkier points on a dead deer i shot with a steel broadhead. and to be honest they bounced off the hide at 10 yards with a 60# bow. they gotta be thin and sharp. i certainly dont want to discourage you, instead i hope it encourages you to keep getting better.
here is some pics of all aboriginal points that i think would be acceptable for hunting. I knapped these with deer and elk antler only. keep on chippin. you got a good start- Ryan
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