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Archaeologists have found scrapers used in hide production, as well as needles and awls needed for sewing at sites associated with anatomically modern humans.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Apr. 2025
Archaeologists have found needles and awls — tools associated with sewing — at H. sapiens sites, but not among Neanderthal digs.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
The tools split between the two sides include a plain-edge blade, saw that doubles as the ferro striker, stake puller, awl, bottle opener and ruler.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
Make cuts with an awl or another pointed tool, then insert the stems.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Apr. 2025
Archaeologists have found needles and awls — tools associated with sewing — at H. sapiens sites, but not among Neanderthal digs.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
The tools split between the two sides include a plain-edge blade, saw that doubles as the ferro striker, stake puller, awl, bottle opener and ruler.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
Make cuts with an awl or another pointed tool, then insert the stems.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
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“Awl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/awl. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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awl
noun
: a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for making small holes (as in leather or wood)
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