we conducted a 31-question survey of modern knappers ... A variety of injuries (lacerations, punctures, aches, etc.) can occur on nearly any part of the body. The severity of injury sustained by some of our participants is shocking, and nearly one-quarter of respondents reported having sought or received professional medical attention
"Recommended protective gear, which modern knappers use to varying extents, includes gloves, leather lap pads, leather or rubber hand pads, and eye goggles"
Using leather protective gear suggests that somebody has done a bit of successful hunting already.
When asked what he would do if he got a knapped flake in his eye, Ishi indicated that he would “pull down his lower eyelid with the left forefinger, being careful not to blink or rub the lid. Then he bent over, looking at the ground and gave himself a tremendous thump on the crown of the head with the right hand”
Just in case you were looking for a new hobby. Or were trying to write a Robinson Crusoe story of your own.
Found via this article about bow and arrows in the Americas. With dating material so scarce, perhaps they have the first appearance of it (1400 years ago) wrong--maybe it appeared in the south first.
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