Bibliograph

Flintknapping, with Dr. Bruce Bradley ; produced by INTERpark, Inc. and Primitive Tech. Enterprises ; storyline and demonstration by Bruce Bradley ; direction, Merrie Winkler

Type

Label

Flintknapping, with Dr. Bruce Bradley ; produced by INTERpark, Inc. and Primitive Tech. Enterprises ; storyline and demonstration by Bruce Bradley ; direction, Merrie Winkler

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Flintknapping

Oclc number

78631559

Responsibility statement

with Dr. Bruce Bradley ; produced by INTERpark, Inc. and Primitive Tech. Enterprises ; storyline and demonstration by Bruce Bradley ; direction, Merrie Winkler

Runtime

Summary

The process of stone tool manufacture, as practiced by prehistoric hunters, is demonstrated and explained. Demonstration of how stone tools may have been made, the different techniques that may have been used, and a feeling for the processes involved as well as for the quality of the materials used

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Fracture mechanics -- Archaic hunter scenario -- Spear point manufacturing -- Percussion thinning -- Pressure thinning -- Notching -- Wrap-up

Technique

live action

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