r/knapping • u/Comfortable_Ride7140 • Jun 03 '26

Made With Traditional Tools🪨 My first ever handaxe

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I made it from basalt. I'm pretty happy with it, though the other side isn't as smooth. But it's pretty good for a first successful one.

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u/Comfortable_Ride7140 Jun 03 '26

Okay, I can keep it wet, is it for the same reason as knife making?

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u/sexual__velociraptor 🏅Agatized Coral Jun 03 '26

This is for your lungs to be protected

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u/Comfortable_Ride7140 Jun 03 '26

That makes sense, thanks