- This was the most common way to make stone tools. It involved striking a stone with another stone to create sharp edges.
- The size and shape of the tool depended on the type of stone used and the knapping technique employed.
- Some of the most common knapping techniques included percussion flaking, pressure flaking, and bipolar flaking.
Grinding
- This technique was used to create a smooth, polished surface on stone tools.
- It was done by rubbing the stone against another stone or a piece of wood or leather.
- Grinding was often used to finish off tools that had been knapped.
Polishing
- This technique was used to create a lustrous shine on stone tools.
- It was done by rubbing the stone with a fine abrasive material, such as sand or clay.
- Polishing was often used on ceremonial or prestige items.
Pecking
- This technique was used to create small, shallow pits in stone.
- It was done by striking the stone with a hammerstone.
- Pecking was often used to create holes in stone tools, such as axes and hammers.
Drilling
- This technique was used to create holes in stone.
- It was done by using a drill bit, such as a piece of flint or bone, to rotate against the stone.
- Drilling was often used to create holes in stone beads and pendants.
Sowing
- This technique was used to cut stone into thin sheets.
- It was done by using a saw, such as a piece of flint or bone, to cut through the stone.
- Sowing was often used to create arrowheads and spearheads.