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Case Study

Retoucher

Retoucher
This is
a Tool
Name of the tool / installation in English
Retoucher
Name of the tool / installation in local language
Retuscheur
Function of the tool / installation:

The Retuscheur is used for the production of knife edges in flint tools. A retoucher is made of antler or bone.

Describe briefly how to use the tool / installation

You put the flint blade on the wooden block and press on the edge of the flint blade to produce small riffles

How was the tool / installation obtained:
Self made

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This tool / installation belongs to Organisation

This is used in this craft activity