What is the historical timeline of Flint Knapping?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Flint Knapper
Flint knapping dates back to the Paleolithic era, around 2.5 million years ago, with early hominins crafting tools. By 30,000 BCE, advanced techniques emerged in Europe. The Neolithic period (10,000 BCE) saw widespread use for agriculture. In North America, Indigenous peoples perfected knapping techniques until the 19th century, when metal tools became prevalent, marking a decline in traditional flint knapping.