Edge-to-Edge Pressure Flaking

Edge-to-edge pressure flaking is a difficult technique that is rarely used by today’s modern flintknappers.

Here are some superb examples of this unique style of pressure flaking. All the edge-to-edge biface’s shown here were knapped from spalls or nodules.

biface heat treated texas flint

This biface is made of heat-treated Texas flint.
biface non heat treated danish flint

This biface is made of non heat-treated Danish flint.
Lizard Skin Obsidian 21.5cm

This dagger is made of Lizard Skin Obsidian (from Glass Buttes, Oregon). It is 21.5 cm long.
Midnight Lace Obsidian 20.5cm

This beauty is made of Midnight Lace Obsidian (from Glass Buttes, Oregon). It is 20.5 cm long.