* Hand axes: These were the earliest stone tools, dating back to the Lower Paleolithic period (around 2.6 million years ago). They were made by chipping away at a stone core until a sharp edge was created. Hand axes were used for a variety of purposes, including cutting, scraping, and chopping.
* Scraper: These tools were made by chipping away at one end of a stone flake to create a sharp edge. Scrapers were used for a variety of purposes, including scraping hides, preparing wood, and making other tools.
* Choppers: Choppers were made by chipping away at both ends of a stone flake to create a sharp edge. Choppers were used for a variety of purposes, including chopping wood, breaking bones, and digging.
* Points: These tools were made by chipping away at a stone core until a sharp point was created. Points were used for a variety of purposes, including hunting, fishing, and making other tools.
* Burins:: Burins were made by chipping away at the edge of a stone flake to create a sharp point. Burins were used for a variety of purposes, including engraving, drilling, and making other tools.
Bone and Antler Tools
* Awls: These tools were made from sharpened pieces of bone or antler. Awls were used for a variety of purposes, including sewing, piercing, and making other tools.
* Harpoons: Harpoons were made from sharpened pieces of bone or antler that were attached to a shaft of wood or bone. Harpoons were used for hunting fish and other aquatic animals.
* Arrowheads: Arrowheads were made from sharpened pieces of bone or antler that were attached to a shaft of wood or bone. Arrowheads were used for hunting land animals.
* Knives: Knives were made from sharpened pieces of bone or antler that were used for cutting meat, skin, and other materials.
* Fishhooks: Fishhooks were made from sharpened pieces of bone or antler that were attached to a line of cord. Fishhooks were used for catching fish.
Wood and Plant Materials:
* Clubs: These were made from sturdy pieces of wood and used for hunting and defense.
* Spears: Spears were made by attaching a sharpened point to a long shaft of wood. Spears were used for hunting and fishing.
* Atlatls: Atlatls were spear-throwing devices that used a lever system to increase the force and distance of a spear throw.
* Fishing nets: Fishing nets were made from woven plant fibers and used to catch fish.
* Baskets: Baskets were made from woven plant fibers and used for storage, cooking, and carrying objects.