About the artist:
Knife and flint art by Stacy Reeves, a native Texan living in Spring, TX. 
As with most who work with flint (knapping flint, or "flintknapping"), my interest began as a teen with collecting indian artifacts that had washed out of the banks of Cypress Creek in northwest Houston.  The desire to learn "how it's done" got started with the discovery that it was not a lost skill, but there were actually people doing it.  I saw it for myself for the first time in 2001 at a knap-in (gathering of knappers) held in Maxdale, TX.  I give most credit with initially getting me established with the fundamentals to DC Waldorf's book and video, "The Art of Flintknapping". 
I attended my first knap-in accompanied with my wife, Sandy.  That was a very fortunate move on my part.  Her skepticism of my desire to "break rocks" instantly changed to appreciate knapping as a form of art, and she encouraged me in it ever since.  Meanwhile some of my other family members are still quietly tolerating my love for it... and the occasional presents they get of my flint art.


This is a hobby for me and I only produce at a pace consistent with my leisure.  So revisit my site every once in a while to see what's new. 


Tools:  The knapping tools that I make and sell began as a result of my needing them and then later supplying some to my friends.  Everything I sell is really a result of my love of making them... and a small matter of over-production.

Knife construction:  Most of the flint I use comes from central Texas.  This region produces some of the finest flint in North America and is prized by most knappers.  Flints such as Georgetown and Pedernales are named from the locales they are derived from and I extensively use them.  Quite often I apply a patina (stain wax) to the lighter tan flints.  The antler handles are buff polished whitetail or mule deer.  Sometimes I use antlers that are sun-bleached white, but I use none that have lost much of their density or turning to chalk.  The knife handles are hafted with an artificial sinew (waxed nylon) and animal protein glue (yellow carpenters glue). 

Knapping methods I use:  I use copper tipped tools for percussion and pressure flaking.  Most of my knife blades are from cut slabs, but not always.  I sometimes use the flake-over-grinding method (pre-shaped via grinding and then flaking over the surfaces).  Those blades are easily recognized since they are the ones with visibly consistent and parallel flake scars.  My favorite method is the aborigine way employed by ancient natives for thousands of years.  That being percussion on an uncut and natural rock.  Perhaps it's the nostalgia, but it's definitely the challenge that each rock gives me.

Contact me:  I love to talk to anyone with the same interest in flintknapping and to those who are just curious.  If you live in my area and are also a knapper, or want to learn, please contact me and let's get together!  I enjoy sharing what I know and also eager to learn from those more experienced.

Email:  knivesofflint@yahoo.com
Stacy Reeves
Spring, Texas


Purchases are made easy:  Shipping is immediately upon completion of payment.  I'll work with you as to the form of payment you want to use and how you want it shipped.  Sorry, no credit cards, but I do have a PayPal account.  Checks must clear the bank before shipment is made.  Money orders are welcome too.

Shipping and handling:  Actual shipping costs plus $2.  USPS unless you prefer UPS or FedEx.  Shipping insurance can be provided at your request and expense.

My guarantee:
I guarantee you'll be satisfied with your purchase or I'll give you a complete refund with no questions asked.  This includes any shipping damage (I pack 'em good). 
 
Occasionally I sell on eBay under the name tx_atakapa .  I strive to maintain my 100% rating with the same guarantee.