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Axe

Two axes Stone axes made from pecking and grinding materials such as granite or basalt were in use throughout the Archaic period, with the full-grooved axes made first, and the three-quarter grooved axes more typical of the Middle and Late Archaic periods. Experiments with use of both steel and stone axes indicate that both will cut down a tree, but the stone axe does require more time and effort.