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Flint Arrowhead, Neolithic Style, 6.6 cm - Outlet
Step back in time thousands of years! This flint arrowhead is more than just a replica; it's a window into the Stone Age. It is hand-knapped to faithfully mimic the tools of our prehistoric ancestors. Its design features corner notches, a style typical of the Neolithic period (New Stone Age). Measuring approximately 6.6 cm (2.6 in), this point is ideal for completing your Stone Age re-enactment kit, as a fascinating educational tool, or as the basis for crafting your own replica historical arrow. This quality product from House of Warfare brings a piece of prehistory right into your hands. Further product information ...
Flint Arrowhead, Neolithic Style, 6.6 cm
Authentic Craftsmanship
This point is made from flint (or a similar siliceous stone like chert or jasper) and is crafted using flintknapping techniques. This ancient method creates the characteristic sharp edges and conchoidal fractures that were essential for prehistoric tools. Each piece is a handmade original, and therefore may vary slightly in shape, hue, and texture from the photograph. The reddish-brown colour is very common for this type of stone.
How to Attach (Hafting) the Point
How did a piece of stone become a deadly tool? The point was attached (hafted) to a wooden arrow shaft. The corner notches at the base of the point were crucial for this. They allowed the point to be tightly bound to the shaft using animal sinew or strong plant fibres (like nettle or bast fibre). To create a perfect, solid bond, the joint was often sealed with birch tar or another natural resin. This allows you to try crafting a complete replica of a Neolithic arrow yourself.
Historical Context: The Steel of the Stone Age
Flint was an absolutely critical material for prehistoric people – it was the "steel of the Stone Age." Why? Its hardness and ability to create an incredibly sharp edge (sharper than a modern surgical scalpel) made it ideal for toolmaking. It wasn't just used for arrowheads and spear points for hunting, but also for knives, scrapers for processing hides, drills, and even as a firestarter (flint and pyrite).
Product Specifications
| Material: | Flint (or similar siliceous stone) |
| Overall Length: | approx. 6.6 cm (approx. 2.6 inches) |
| Type: | Corner-notched point |
| Period: | Neolithic / Stone Age (Modern Replica) |
| Brand: | House of Warfare |
Important Warning and Care
- WARNING: Although this is a replica, it is made using traditional techniques and its edges are extremely sharp! This is not a toy. Handle with extreme caution to avoid serious injury.
- Brittleness: Flint is hard but brittle. Protect the point from being dropped on a hard surface (stone, tile), as it could easily chip or shatter.
- Uniqueness: Each piece is a hand-knapped original. Expect slight variations in shape, colour, and exact dimensions from the illustrative photographs.
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