Flintknapping's dangers, including severe injuries, show early humans' reliance on stone tools and the role of social learning in minimizing risks. Everywhere around the globe, hundreds of stone artifacts enthusiasts dedicate their time to striking stones with specialized tools, striving to fashi

Flint, also known as chert, is a type of sedimentary rock that has many uses. It was once commonly used to form rudimentary tools like knives and spear tips. Flint is often used by outdoorsmen to create sparks for a fire when it is struck...

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Guide to the best flint knapping books for beginners and experts. Flintknapping book reviews, guidebooks and recommendations for all skill levels.

Stone tools! I love stone tools, and what started with an obsession with making pretty arrows heads has turned into a life long journey to understand how to

Hidden in a corner of Ohio is a big secret, some of the most beautiful flint in the world. This flint deposit was a major source of tools for the indigenous people who once populated this area, and to this day it finds use by both lapidaries and modern knappers.