One of the most ancient and useful activities routinely performed in Naumkeag centuries ago, was flint-knapping. That was the English name the skill and trade associated with manually working special ...
Lithic Technology, Vol. 40, No. 2 (May 2015), pp. 147-168 (22 pages) This paper explores the basic characteristics affecting the mechanical behavior of non-flint rocks, such as quartz and slate, ...
Stone arrowheads, produced through a process known as knapping, are a major focus of events like the Bald Eagle Knap-In Primitive Arts Festival held annually by the Susquehanna Valley Flint Knappers ...
Water Creek, Ark. (KATV) — A practice that dates back to prehistoric ages has been heralded as an annual family friendly event that attendees of all ages can enjoy in Water Creek. Knapping, which is a ...
Stone tool manufacture and use are considered key adaptations in human evolution. The understanding of the biomechanical features and anatomical constraints of hominins during stone tool production ...