The Acheulean Handaxe...a different take

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As a follow up to Harry's post..... Acheulean Handaxe

It's a long read but the author makes a strong argument regarding what has always been believed by mainstream researchers regarding this tool. If flake vs blade technology doesn't excite you....pass....lol.

 

[Pancake]

Excellent read and a compelling argument. Thanks for posting.

 

[Tnmountains]

The handaxe was a flake core and the handaxe was a by-product of flake creation. That makes sense and the uses of soft gripping stone hammers vs billets in early times. We always want everything to be something when it may just be debri and especially here in North America. Good read and strong opinions. I missed anything on use wear but I am guilty of skimming of late. Thanks!!