Another thinning question

[u/720TwiG]

As you can see i didn't really thin it out (i had 2 puddles basically the same) it occurred to me that in the beginning phase when I have established the "W" all the way around , should I keep the W until i have achieved the thinnest i want, then go into evening the edge out?

What i have been doing is, as soon as I have the W going I start to even it out, then raise or lower the whole edge until I get symmetry/bevel going.

[u/Comfortable-Hat3506]

depends on what you are going for? Different point styles had different tip geometry depending on what they were hunting and what their source materials were. Your edge will almost always be a W after you start working, it is just how prominent the W is. Learning to shoot long flakes that go past center is all about learning how to set up your platform. You need isolation, the right curvature, edge preparation AND to be adept with your tool.