Vintage Flintknapping Video by Swoose Alexander-Part 5/6

This is Part 5 of 6 in an instructional flintknapping video by J.E. "Swoose" Alexander (1919-2008) of McCamey, Texas. In this installment, Swoose, once named the "Finest Flintknapper in Texas" demonstrates his techniques of PARALLEL FLAKING, THE PALEO INDIAN WAY. Swoose was 78 when he originally made it around 1997! Swoose was 84 when he originally made it around 2002! He is no longer with us so do not call the phone numbers or use the mailing address listed in the video. With permission from Mr. Alexander's surviving family, Texas Cache Magazine has digitized six hours of the old VHS tapes for posterity. The Summer 2026 issue of Texas Cache features a 9-page remembrance of Swoose... hard copies can be ordered at Texas Cache Magazine .com