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Neolithic Danish Dagger as a model to replicate parallel, edge-to-edge pressure flaking
are to a certain extent allowable (Fig. 4). If negative scars are shallow, the
the tolerance allowed will come with experience. There is a great deal of hard
labor involved with grinding, therefore it is worth going the extra distance
for the ultimate result.
lateral margin to 90 degrees. Once the opposite face is near completion, one
terminate with both lateral margins ground relatively sharp. The grinding
stage is now complete. Width to thickness ratios should be an average of 1:5
to 1:6.
Stage seven begins by hand abrading opposing beveled margins to approxi
beveled margins reduces the risk of overshot (Callahan 2001: Fig. 18).
With the knapper sitting down (Fig. 6), the preform is placed on a leather
leather protected thumb muscle (Thenar Eminence). Contact with the Th
a copper tipped insert or antler insert (Fig. 9a). For this project, a copper tip
was used. With the preform held in the left hand against the left thigh, begin
end of the preform. Flakes will be removed from tip to base. Apply pres
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