Flint percussion flaking is a prehistoric and traditional method of stone tool making where a piece of flint or similar hard, brittle stone is shaped by striking it with a hammerstone or another hard object.

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This technique requires skill to predict how the flint will...

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The flint and steel method of fire-making holds significant historical importance as it was one of the primary means of igniting fires for centuries, particularly from the medieval period through to the 19th century. Before the widespread availability of matches and lighters, this...

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A dull flint often causes flintlock misfires and an experience muzzleloader will sharpen their flint after roughly every fourth strike for optimal performance . Sharpening a flint for a flintlock firearm involves a few precise steps to ensure the flint strikes effectively against the...

Flintknapping, commonly known as knapping, is the ancient art of crafting flaked stone tools. The term knap means to break something with a sharp, cracking sound or to fracture with a quick strike.

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In the 19th century, a knapper was typically a man or boy specialized in creating...