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So you want to be a stone age hunter, archer, or just make cool weapons? Then read on.
Steps
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1Search for some slate (a flat stone used to make roof tiles).
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2Smash the slate (to get the right shape snap bits off with your thumbAdvertisement
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3Slowly chip out the shape of your arrow/spearhead, using another stone or hard, pointed object.
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4Sharpen your slate using another stone if necessary. Often the stone's tip will be sharp enough as is.
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5Get a good sized arrow/spear shaft by going to a woodland area.
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6Split the stick down the middle for about an inch, and then insert the arrowhead, tip out. If you plan to use the arrow with a bow, make another small notch (a quarter to a half inch long) at the opposite end of the shaft for the bowstring.
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7Secure by tying as tightly as you can with leather strip, twine, flax, or nylon string.
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8Place feathers at the back end of the arrow or spear . The feathers help the arrow/spear fly better. This is optional - for a simpler model, skip this step.Advertisement
Warnings
- Aim higher than your target (to avoid accidental shots).Thanks!
- Slate can be sharp, so watch out.Thanks!
- Always look at what you might hit if you miss your target.Thanks!
- Be careful.Thanks!
- Don't throw, stab, or shoot anybody with the slate weapons.Thanks!
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Things You'll Need
- Slate
- Hammer or other rocks for striking.
- Wood shaft
- Leather, twine, flax, nylon cord.
- Feathers and/or berries
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