What are the different styles of Flint Knapping?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Flint Knapper
Flint knapping styles include pressure flaking, where pressure is applied to remove flakes; percussion flaking, using a hammer to strike the flint; and indirect percussion, employing a punch to control flake removal. Other styles include bifacial knapping, creating tools on both sides, and unifacial knapping, shaping tools on one side only. Each style serves different tool-making purposes.