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| SOFT HAMMERSTONES
These stones are the right shape and size for use in percussion flintknapping work. These stones come in a variety of weights which are useful for different purposes and types of flintknapping materials. Specific water-worn rock types range here from basalt, andesite, to sandstone. No specific size, rock type, or weight is guaranteed. Dr. Arizona uses these for all stages of percussion work with Obsidian. If you are first building your tool kit, it is suggested to get the five hammerstone sampler which has a wide selection of weights. If you are working harder materials, such as chert, you might want to use Hard Hammerstones instead. DEFINITION |
SINGLE MEDIUM WEIGHT SOFT HAMMERSTONE Item #FKS004A: $3.00
SINGLE HEAVY WEIGHT SOFT HAMMERSTONE Item #FKS004B: $4.00
SINGLE SMALL DETAILING SOFT HAMMERSTONE Item #FKS004C: $2.00
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FIVE GRADUATED SOFT HAMMERSTONES Item #FKS004D: $12.00
SINGLE LARGE REDUCTION SOFT HAMMERSTONE Item #FKS004E: $6.00
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| HARD HAMMERSTONES
These stones are the right shape and size for use in percussion flintknapping work. These stones come in a variety of weights which are useful for different purposes and types of flintknapping materials. Specific water-worn rock types range here from quartzite to diorite. No specific size, rock type, or weight is guaranteed. Dr. Arizona does not use these as often. If you are first building your tool kit, it is suggested to get the five hammerstone sampler which has a wide selection of weights. If you are working softer materials, such as obsidian, you might want to use Soft Hammerstones instead. DEFINITION |
SINGLE MEDIUM WEIGHT HARD HAMMERSTONE Item #FKS006A: $4.00
SINGLE HEAVY WEIGHT HARD HAMMERSTONE Item #FKS006B: $5.00
SINGLE SMALL DETAILING HARD HAMMERSTONE Item #FKS006C: $3.00
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FIVE GRADUATED HARD HAMMERSTONES Item #FKS006D: $18.00
SINGLE LARGE REDUCTION HARD HAMMERSTONE Item #FKS006E: $8.00
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GROUNDSTONE REDUCTION HAMMERSTONES
This hammerstone is intended for use during groundstone manufacturing and maintenance. It is generally a quartzite or other hard cobble with several initial flakes struck off to create a wedge shaped edge.   Further flakes should be struck off to maintain this edge during use.
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SINGLE MEDIUM GROUNDSTONE REDUCTION HAMMERSTONE Item #FKS007A: $5.00
SINGLE LARGE GROUNDSTONE REDUCTION HAMMERSTONE Item #FKS007C: $8.00
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SET OF FIVE GROUNDSTONE REDUCTION HAMMERSTONES Item #FKS007B: $20.00
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BILLETS
These billets (aka. boppers) are solid elk or deer antler pieces of various weights. Can be used for detailed soft hammer percussion work. These are of a length and size useful for use by the controlled swinging of the hand. The ends are left unfinished (rough cut) so that you can shape them as desired by grinding. DEFINITION
TINE SECTION BILLET Item #FKS013A: $18.00
BASE SECTION BILLET Item #FKS013B: $20.00
BEAM SECTION BILLET Item #FKS013C: $22.00
HEAVY ELK BILLET Item #FKS013D: $50.00
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LAP SHIELDS
A large piece of leather (approximately 1 foot by 1 1/2 foot) useful for both pressure and percussion flaking. When lain across the legs, it helps protect the legs from the flakes and blows of percussion work. If held doubled in the hand, it both protects and pads the palm. Available in Cow, Elk, Split Bison Hide and economical Denim. The Half Size Lap Shield (approximately 6 inches by 9 inches) is good for one leg, is easy to store and works best as an alternative Palm Guard.
Cow Hide Item #FKS011A: $35.00
Elk Hide Item #FKS011B: $45.00
Split Bison Hide Item #FKS011C: $55.00
Recycled Denim Item #FKS011D: $10.00
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Cow Hide Half Size Lap Shield
Item #FKS010A: $17.00
Elk Hide Half Size Lap Shield Item #FKS010B: $25.00
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METAL ROCK PICK Item #FKS025: $45.00
This 22 ounce rock pick is of one-piece forged construction and has a pointed tip. For shock reduction it has a specially designed Nylon vinyl grip. This tool is an excellent option for groundstone manufacture.
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