Recommendations for flint knapping tool

[srkmarine1101]

Hello everyone. I have a new rifle on order that should be here soon. Just wondering if anybody has recommendations on the best Flint kapping tool?

 

[Rifleman1776]

You will get a lot of replies varying from hitting to pressure flaking. You will get advice to never use anything steel, only copper or whatever. I have used everything under the sun. What works best for you is what you should use. But, do use caution. Empty the pan before striking the flint.

 

[srkmarine1101]

You will get a lot of replies varying from hitting to pressure flaking. You will get advice to never use anything steel, only copper or whatever. I have used everything under the sun. What works best for you is what you should use. But, do use caution. Empty the pan before striking the flint.

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Dwight Rutherford]

I had the same question a couple of months ago. Did a search here for “knapping”, lots of info!

 

[srkmarine1101]

I had the same question a couple of months ago. Did a search here for “knapping”, lots of info!

Will do. Thanks.

 

[Pete G]

You will already have the best tool, Learn to pressure flake against the frizzen.

 

[ohio ramrod]

As someone who is knapping impaired I recommend chanting three times at a full moon!

 

[srkmarine1101]

As someone who is knapping impaired I recommend chanting three times at a full moon!

I think this may be the answer I'm looking for.

 

[hanshi]

I've tried most all the ways others have suggested and that worked for them. But the only method that works for me is knapping the flint in the lock. I made this tool just for that purpose and with a screwdriver on the other end.

 

[Bearkiller]

I've had good service from this tool MT0811 Combination Flint Knapping Tool W/Top Jaw Wrench from Dixie Gun Works

 

[toot]

thank you for posting the DIXIE napping tool.

 

[Art Caputo]

Made this from a 1/8” diameter copper nail. Works well with pressure or tapping(using my ball starter).

 

[flntlokr]

Made this from a 1/8” diameter copper nail. Works well with pressure or tapping(using my ball starter).
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I also made a notched punch, but I used a 3 inch nail; filed in a notch a half inch from the pointy end. use as an end punch, or place the notch on the flint and press or strike to chip off hard points. Also made a small hammer of brass with one end filed to a wedge to concentrate the strike or pressure.

 

[srkmarine1101]

I also made a notched punch, but I used a 3 inch nail; filed in a notch a half inch from the pointy end. use as an end punch, or place the notch on the flint and press or strike to chip off hard points. Also made a small hammer of brass with one end filed to a wedge to concentrate the strike or pressure.

That looks great!