How did imported metal weapons influence Stone Age toolmaking in Denmark?

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During the final phase of the Stone Age in Denmark, known as the Dagger period (c. 2400–1700 BCE), the influence of imported metal weapons led to a significant advancement in local craftsmanship. During this time, flint working reached its peak, resulting in the creation of technical masterpieces such as daggers and spearheads that were directly modeled after the metal weapons being imported into the region at the time.12