Knappers

Knappers are skilled individuals who create tools by shaping stones through a process called flintknapping. They carefully chip away at rocks like flint or obsidian to produce sharp-edged tools such as arrowheads, scrapers, and knives. This craft has been essential throughout human history for hunting, cutting, and building. Modern knappers often practice as a hobby, historical reenactors, or researchers studying ancient techniques. Their work combines an understanding of geology, physics, and craftsmanship to produce precise and functional stone tools, preserving a vital part of human technological heritage.