DLH: A lot of the "tools" you will need are ones you can make or find. Antlers, hammer stones, rubber hand pads, etc! You live in an area rich in quality knappers and most of them will be willing to help you learn. Also the net is full of online instruction. If you are serious and make it to Twin Oaks they will help you. If you make that effort, I can send you some tools, hand flakers, antler billits, hand pads, Ishi stick, etc. Show up at the Classic on the weekend and meet some of the countries best knappers and they will get you started! Indian Joe