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Primitive Technology: Stone Axe (celt)

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What it is

The Primitive Technology channel shows the making of a stone axe (celt) using only primitive tools and materials, from shaping and polishing a basalt head to making the wooden handle and hafting it.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN people value its authenticity: no cuts, no cheating, and real tool use done entirely with materials found on site.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2019, last 2023

What HN commenters said

  1. “This entire channel is fascinating and strives to be very “authentic” about doing everything without turning off the camera and cheating.”

    Making a stone axe with low tech methods, authentically and without cuts.

    Waterluvian, 2022-12 · Strong recommendation · in “Hafting an Axe: DIY”

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Topics: stone axe, hafting, bushcraft, stone tools, making

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