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The Basics Of Biface Knapping In The Eastern Fluted Point Tradition: A Manual For Flintknappers And Lithic Analysts. (1996). Same as first two editions (1979 and 1990) with addition of a brand new, 6-page Preface, updating the staging definitions. Over 150 typos corrected. Plus new Table of Contents, List of Tables and Illustrations, etc. Same pagination. 3rd edition, 1996. 4th edition, 2000. By Callahan. Cost $18.00 + $2.00 S&H. (Wholesale $12 each.) Overseas $30 USD.

Piltdown Productions Catalog #5 (1999). 72 pages and growing. Features Callahan's obsidian knives, flintknapping supplies, books, references, workshops, and lots of nitty-gritty, incidental information. Supplements are added annually. A lot more than a catalog. Cost $5.00. Overseas $10 USD.

Flintknapping Flash Cards: Pressure Flaking of Flakes. Callahan's 20 card answer to how to make an arrowpoint from a flake by pressure. A picture on one side, a description on the other. 5th edition, 1995. Cost $5.00 ($50/dozen.) Overseas $10 USD.

Primitive Technology: Practical Guidelines For Making Stone Tools, Pottery, Basketry, Etc. The Aboriginal Way. Callahan's 25 page booklet with 18 how-to, diagrammed wall charts on a variety of aboriginal skills. Thoroughly tested, down to earth, non-scientific teaching aids. 4th edition, 2004. Cost $8.00 + $1.00 S&H. ($50/doz., or $4.17 each for 12 or more.) Overseas $10 USD.

Flaking Kit (Complete Pressure Flaking Kit). Contains 12oz. of obsidian flakes, copper-tipped flaker, leather thumb pad, abrader, and instruction cards (same as our Flash Card Set). By Callahan. Cost $14.00 + $4 S&H = $18.  12 Kits $12 each + $2 each S&H.  Over 12, $12 each + $1 each S&H.  Overseas double.

Roving Handbook. 128 page manifesto on archery roving edited by Callahan. Reprints of 9 articles by Callahan and Jack Jeffers. 44 photos, references. New in 1999. Cost $18.00 +$2 S&H.  Overseas and Canada $30 USD (includes shipping).  Dealers Inquire.

Cliffside Workshops.  Callahan invites you to take a workshop in flintknapping, traditional archery, or primitive technology at his home. Weekend or week long.