Nadlok and the Origin of the Copper Inuit

Whetstone

A whetstone made of fine sandstone or slate was used to sharpen the edges of metal or slate arrows and knives. Some tools like the man's knife have a small whetstone attached with a cord and used for touching up the edge.



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