Flint knapping equipment

This picture shows modern replicas of flint knapping equipment and the types of flakes and waste fragments produced in the process. A leather mat, hammerstone for striking a flint core, antler hammer, and the flakes produced are illustrated.

One of a group of modern knapping equipment and debitage - hammerstone

Flint objects were made by a process known as flint knapping. A flint core was either struck directly with an object like a hammerstone, or a wooden or bone hammer was held against the flint and struck. It required skill to produce a range of tools.

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Online ID:	000-100-103-198-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.1997.728
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Material:	Flint Horn, deer Stone
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What:	Flake / chip Hammer Hammerstone Mat
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Description:	One of a group of modern knapping equipment and debitage - mat One of a group of modern knapping equipment and debitage - antler hammer One of a group of modern knapping equipment and debitage - flakes and chips
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