Flint Knapper at work, Butser Ancient Farm, Petersfield, Hampshire, UK.

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Knapping is the age old process of shaping flint and other stone using a process known as lithic reduction to manufacture stone tools such as spearheads, arrowheads and other projectiles. An antler tool is sometimes used to perform Pressure Flaking.

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Location: Petersfield, Hampshire, UK.
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