Flintknapping an Acheulean style handaxe from a black obsidian nodule using direct percussion. This piece was later refined using pressure flaking but I did not catch that on video. Instagram: @KnapTime7
Handaxes are fun to make. Hmm…in my opinion they can be both a handaxe and a core. If the tool has use-wear consistent with it being used as a handaxe, then that interpretation is valid. At the same time, if the need arises, a flake can be knocked off a handaxe to be used for a variety of tasks.
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Nice little biface!
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I'm trying to learn to make handaxes. Some people say that a lot of the acheuleans are just cores left over after producing spalls. What do you think?
Handaxes are fun to make.
Hmm…in my opinion they can be both a handaxe and a core. If the tool has use-wear consistent with it being used as a handaxe, then that interpretation is valid. At the same time, if the need arises, a flake can be knocked off a handaxe to be used for a variety of tasks.
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