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For sure! Glad you could stop by!

Thanks, Rory! I have had a blast discovering some of these old time prices, so glad you could watch and write! All the best to you! Ben

You know, some people would probably laugh at that little flake, or think it very insignificant. I happen to think it’s a treasure. You could see that thought went into it, and it was definitely used to process some wild catch or something else of the sorts. Definitely the perfect little tool for the job. Thanks so much for watching my friend. I wish you the best on your upcoming hunts and I hope the river cooperates for us this year. Take care! Ben

@@TheTribeOfBenjamin You're right, and most people overlook them, but they were an important part of the tool kit. It's part of the total story.

Thank you, GreyWolf! That little knife is one of the neatest things. I can just picture someone down by the river using it to process some of their wild catch! It’s everyday tools like this one that really get me excited. So glad I could share some more of my finds with everyone! All the best! Thanks a lot for stopping by to write! Ben

My pleasure and look forward to seeing you again in the near future!! 🪶👍🧙‍♂️🐺👋🪶

Thank you, my friend! I enjoyed hearing from you. All the best and keep having fun. Ben

@@TheTribeOfBenjamin Best wishes from anower side of planet 💜

That’s right, Brother! Thanks for stopping by! Ben

@@TheTribeOfBenjamin it’s good to see you making content again, looking forward to seeing what you’re going to do with this harvest!

I highlighted your comment, because it is so true. thank you for always sharing your words of wisdom with everyone.

Sir, my honor..n... ..a definite pleasure! 🪶👍🧙‍♂️🐺🦊🤙🪶

Hi thanks for stopping and for writing. Ben

Thanks for the cool comment, Wojohowitz!

With my tools, I could probably only break off pieces and make small shavers for arrow construction primarily. Small microlith type arrow head points could definitely be made in the same way but I don’t play with them much. I usually use stuff like this for making tools and cutters and little saws. Someday when I get good like you with the indirect work, maybe I can maximize the smaller pieces more. One of these days I’ll get some out to you. I bet you would be able to do a lot with these small rocks. take care, Jay and thanks a lot for writing.

Thanks my friend! Hope to be out soon as the river levels drop.

Northeast Pennsylvania, my friend. The north branch of the Susquehanna River. You’re in a good location. I’ve seen a lot of artifacts pulled from your parts and I particularly am fond of the Jasper down there. Thanks for writing. Great to hear from you. Ben

That sounds great! I’m really happy for you. I wish you a healthy and productive retirement filled with lots of arrowhead hunting! All the best.! Ben

Thanks Josh ! Glad you could watch. Ben

It really is a cool connection. I’m like a kid every time I find one. I’ve always enjoyed seeing your hunts and hearing you talk about some of the great artifacts you’ve collected over the years. I hope you find some time to get out and walk those fields, Paleoman ! Great to hear from you. Thanks so much for writing! Ben

Thanks so much for writing! It took me a long time to know what to look for and where. Learning how to knap and produce utility tools like these, really helps you see them when you are crawling around looking. Have fun my friend! Ben

Thank you so much for writing! I’m glad I could share these amazing finds with everyone! Hunting for these pieces is a lot easier in the rain because all the stones come alive when wet. Great to hear from you my friend!

Keep on exploring the area...there are some special pieces...yet to be shared...you are the one to bring them to light..as it were! . 🤙🧙‍♂️🐺👍

Thanks for writing and watching! We might just run into each other sometime. I’ll be the kid crawling along all fours on the bank line😃. All these pieces come out of Luzerne county I do believe. All the best!

Yes, that is a very special spot and it’s amazing to think about the people who were there living their lives. I think that’s one of the things I enjoy most about rediscovering some of these old skills, is that I feel connected to a time forgotten, and people who lived and thrived by their environment. It’s funny to see how times have changed as I reflect on how these people must’ve lived. just something I often think about. Take care my friend, and thanks so much for always watching and writing all the best. Ben

U R quite welcome... Never forget the old adage.. " Old school ,is the best school"! Why, some will ask? Simple:: few moving parts ='s less chance of failure..n...less of a chance of a breakdown!! Lol!! Be awesome, stay awesome !! 👍🧙‍♂️🐺

@@greywolfwalking6359 👍👍👍

Thanks so much for writing! Really glad you enjoyed the video. I was happy that I was able to use some of the scrap and leftovers I had around. These are one of the earlier projects I started making way back when and I’ve always taken to them For some reason. I’m glad to own this one and I hope to use it a lot on my outings. All the best, my friend, take care! Ben

I was thrilled to find that perfect little triangle bird point! That’s the first point I found that I can envision being right on the end of an arrow. so glad that you could watch and write. This was a memorable hunt for me!

As it would be for anyone who respects the craft n art Of knapping!! Keep that piece n use it as a model for Other arrows..that style of point, can go on a shaft up to 3/8" wide..with fletchings up to 7" long, and from the arrow head tip when hafted into the shaft..to end of knock..can fly well up to 34" long arrows..!! The bird point,with that combo simply opens the door for the harvest!! It is going to last for many hunts of ( big game), as well as large foul!! Jus some " from the field " real hands on build experience!! Thanks for sharing!! 👍🦊🧙‍♂️🐺🤙

Absolutely, this is a fun place to explore. I am always amazed by the fossils I find at this little spot. Thanks so much for writing, my friend. Keep having fun out there!

Thank you for writing, my friend! I live in an area of shale stone. It can be sharp but brittle. I believe some of the artifacts I own are made from a hardened or “indurated” shale. I believe that material may have been sourced elsewhere in the state and is predictably knappible. Ever since I was a kid I have enjoyed collecting fossils, and there are a lot around these parts. My Brother is a good sport and humors me once in a while. Maybe one of these days when each of us is not so busy, we could do some real camping like we always talk about! All the best and thanks again for writing! Ben

@@TheTribeOfBenjamin Sharp meaning neat looking Ben .. You " Primitive Man " lol !

@@charlesleblanc6638 😂🤣👍

Thanks brother! That’s what I said too! All the best my friend. Thanks for stopping by.

Hey Dale! I gotta admit that really caught me by surprise when I cracked open that rock. It seems like every rock I was splitting open had shells and clams all throughout it, but this one was definitely different. I yelled at first “ it’s a prehistoric carrot.” my buddy who’s a geologist sent a picture to one of his professors and helped identify it. I’m amazed at some of the detail that is still preserved in this piece. Maybe one of these days I’ll get to display it like you suggested. it is a cool piece and I’m thrilled to have it. thanks so much buddy. It’s been great seeing what you’ve been up to! Have fun. Ben

Hey, thanks for checking out the video! I first discovered this place when I was a small kid going fishing. I started looking at the footpath, and everything was fossils, and I’ve always been mesmerized by fossils. The dam that we were fishing at was entirely built out of this shale rock. Wherever they sourced the Stone to construct this retained waterway, it must’ve came from a huge fossil deposit because the stones are littered with them. Thanks for writing, Man! Have fun!

An adventure, to be sure!! Quite a find!! Congrats!! Preciate ya'll!! 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐺🧙‍♂️!!!!!

@@greywolfwalking6359 Thanks, greywolf! Appreciate you!! All the best! Ben

Hi, thanks for stopping by and writing. Moccasins are really great to make and have a unique feel on your feet. If I had more time, I would love to do more with this whole CZcams thing. I tell you what, if you are patient, next time I have enough scrap braintan buckskin to make a pair, I’ll send it your way. Thanks again keep having fun! Ben

Thank you so much, my friend! I have in mind to make a couple more pieces of new clothing when the time arrives. I have hides in different stages of preservation. some as rawhide some hanging with salt and others in my freezer.😄 Buckskin was one of those mysteries to me that took me a long time to figure out how to make. It still amazes me every time you go from a slimy, wet animal skin to a soft , warm and durable piece of material. It is truly one of natures, amazing mysteries and wonders, and I’m so thankful every time I’m able to watch the transformation take place in my hands. All the best and thanks for writing! Ben

U R WELCOME!! Indeed, the tanning process is a very unique experience!! But, quite rewarding,at it's end,with a good product,in hand!! C ya on the next video! 🐺🧙‍♂️🦊

Yeah, Garrett, awesome to hear about your buckskins! Glad they worked out for you. You are talking about our buddy, Nick Fuller from Tennessee outdoors. I believe he just goes by his name now. Thanks for the cool update! All the best! Ben

Thanks so much, Grey Wolf! I had a lot of fun with this project and was equally thrilled about gathering some wild edibles. right about now the garlic, mustard greens, and wild onions are showing and they are some of my favorites. This is still the same camera that I’ve been using for for years and it has gone through war and probably needs an update. If things are clearer, it might be because I did a more careful job editing. Always so nice of you to watch. I really appreciate the encouragement throughout the years.I would be doing this stuff regardless but it is much more rewarding when folks like yourself enjoy watching these activities! All the best, my friend God bless. Ben

Those herbs n such,are great to cook with in stuffing n diced on various meats..!! Also, if you find it, wild peppermint ,to make a " calmative " tea for your " wild crafted dinner".. Lol..jus sayin!! Interesting tid bit on your camera..? Whatever you are doing..keep it up,it's great!! Thanks for sharing, C ya on the next video!!!! 👍🐺🧙‍♂️🦊🤙

Thanks, Totus! Always nice of you to watch and write take care, and have fun! Ben

Thank you, my friend! I always enjoy seeing what you’re doing. all the best!Ben

Yes, Indeed! I alway enjoy trying to use a few simple things that I stumble on. I’ve always found it a fun challenge to use a very minimalistic approach to some of these crafts. Have fun, my friend! Thank you for writing! Ben

@@TheTribeOfBenjamin Primitive people needed to keep it as simple as possible

Thanks for watching and the good word! Have fun! Ben

Thank you for checking them out. My last pair served me well for years of roaming around on the woods. Already working on breaking this pair in. That buckskin is some resilient stuff! Take care!

The indigenous Natives of North America. Thanks for writing!

Thank you. Glad you could write! Ben

Thank you very much my friend. I always appreciate your good words and encouragement!

Quite welcome...you are doing a great job,in your studies..keep goin, n, sharing!! 👍🐺🧙‍♂️🤙

Yes, the shards are extremely sharp but brittle. Thanks for stopping by! Ben

@@TheTribeOfBenjamin I think replacing the obsidian with flint would make it more durable and still being razor sharp. Anyway, nice traditional work!

Thank you so much for writing! Means a lot! All the best! Ben

Thank you for the good word! This has been a very resilient axe and a very useful tool. Taking the time to find just the right stone really made a huge difference in longevity. Thank you so much my friend! Have fun! Ben

Keep on the good foot.. 1 in front of the other.. You are doing very well!! 🤙🧙‍♂️🐺

A very good job done.. Keep on the good pathway Share as you go!! 🤙🧙‍♂️🐺

@@greywolfwalking6359 Thank you!!

So good my friend! I am constantly amazed at all the neat things to be discovered! Thanks for the cool comment! All the best! Ben

Thank you very much for the help my friend! I am always amazed at the variety of some of these materials. Thanks a lot for writing and the good word! Ben

Thank you very much for that! I’m glad you can get some fun out of the videos. Great hearing from you! Ben

Thanks so much, my Friend! All the best! Ben

Thank you! Always so nice of you to watch and comment! All the best, my friend!

​@@TheTribeOfBenjamin 🤙🐺🧙‍♂️👍

Thanks for stopping by to watch and write. Looking forward to checking out some of your knapping videos! Take care

I think it’s one of the neatest things, to find and hold something that was made by people of old. These artifacts serve as great study pieces too, when you consider the materials they were using and how they were working the points. Awesome to hear on your recent finds, Dale! I hope to see some of those great pieces. Be well, my friend, and thanks for writing! Ben