flintworker Definition

A flintworker is a person skilled in working with flint, an easily fractured and sharp stone that can be knapped to produce sharp tools or weaponry. Flintworkers often have specialized knowledge in the techniques of shaping and using flint and other hard stones for various purposes, such as makingarrowheads, tools, and ornaments. They use methods such as striking, grinding, and polishing to shape flint.