This traditional tool kit features tools inspired by examples found all over the world in prehistoric archaeological sites. Hard percussion (hammer stone), soft percussion (antler billet), and pressure techniques (antler tine flaker) are all covered with the tools in this one kit.
Kit includes:
- Medium Antler Billet 5-8 oz (Mule deer shed may show some weathering)
- Medium Hammer-stone (5-9 oz in weight)
- Antler Tine Pressure Flaker (Mule deer)
- Natural Sandstone Abrader
- Leather Hand Pad (2" x 4" or larger)
- 12 Page Basic Instructional Booklet
The 5-8 oz antler billet is good for medium points and
blades and some finishing work. Size, shape, and color of natural antler and other tools will vary from kit to kit. The medium hammer-stone is a great tool for rough percussion but is particularly unforgiving for delicate percussion
use, and will destroy a fragile blade easily with one misplaced
strike. All of our billets, tools, and kits are sourced and made in the USA.
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Traditional tools are also known by flint knappers as 'abo' tools (derived from the word aboriginal). These terms refer to tools that are made of natural materials and are similar in function to the implements used by our stone tool making predecessors throughout the course of human technological development. Examples of other abo tools include hammer-stones of various densities and shapes, antler tine flakers, rib bone flakers, lashed flakers, wood billets, sandstone edge modifiers, and billets created from the base or 'crown' section of antler.
Flint knapping with traditional tools is immensely rewarding,
though challenging to use and not the easiest to learn with. There remains
something to be said for recreating the process that is largely accepted as one
of the most important technological advances in human history with nothing more
than items found on the forest floor.