microblade tool

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Microblades are small, sharp stone tools that were part of Late Paleolithic tool industries, particularly in Europe. These tools, often made from flint, were characterized by their long, slender shape and keen, unserrated edges. They were likely hafted onto handles to create spears for hunting or used as knives.12

The development of microblades represents a refinement in stone tool technology, allowing for more specialized and effective implements. This period also saw the increased use of other materials like bone and antler, alongside stone, to create a wider variety of tools for hunting, butchering, and crafting.12

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Refinements in tool design
…kya comprise diverse blade and microblade tools, especially in Europe. Late Paleolithic peoples used a variety of materials for their tools and bodily ornaments, including bone, stone, wood, antler, ivory, and shell. Stone blades were long, thin, and very effective cutting tools. Often, when they became dull, someone retouched them…
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…kya comprise diverse blade and microblade tools, especially in Europe. Late Paleolithic peoples used a variety of materials for their tools and bodily ornaments, including bone, stone, wood, antler, ivory, and shell. Stone blades were long, thin, and very effective cutting tools. Often, when they became dull, someone retouched them…
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