Method Knapping

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flintknapping or knapping done in variety of ways depending on purpose of final product. stone tools , flintlock strikers, chert worked using fabricator such hammerstone remove lithic flakes nucleus or core of tool stone. stone tools can further refined using wood, bone, , antler tools perform pressure flaking.


for building work hammer or pick used split chert nodules supported on lap. chert nodule split in half create 2 cherts flat circular face use in walls constructed of lime. more sophisticated knapping employed produce perfect cubes used bricks.


tools

there many different methods of shaping stone useful tools. knappers have used simple hammers made of wood or antler shape stone tools. factors contribute knapping results varied, epa (exterior platform angle) indeed influences many attributes, such length, thickness , termination of flakes.


hard hammer techniques used remove large flakes of stone. knappers , hobbyists replicating methods use cobbles of hard stone, such quartzite. technique can used flintknappers remove broad flakes can made smaller tools. method of manufacture believed have been used make of earliest stone tools ever found, of date on 2 million years ago.



soft hammer knapping


soft hammer techniques more precise hard hammer methods of shaping stone. soft hammer techniques allow knapper shape stone many different kinds of cutting, scraping, , projectile tools. these soft hammer techniques produce longer, thinner flakes, potentially allowing material conservation or lighter lithic tool kit carried mobile societies.


pressure flaking involves removing narrow flakes along edge of stone tool. technique used detailed thinning , shaping of stone tool. pressure flaking involves putting large amount of force across region on edge of tool , (hopefully) causing narrow flake come off of stone. modern hobbyists use pressure flaking tools copper or brass tip, knappers have used antler tines or pointed wooden punch; traditionalist knappers still use antler tines , copper-tipped tools. major advantage of using soft metals rather wood or bone metal punches wear down less , less break under pressure.








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