Hammer stones

• The hammer stone was used to crush grains, nuts and dried maize. Additionally, it was used to shape chert into arrowheads and knives. The hammer stone was often made from sandstone, which could be found in streams and rivers already shaped into round pieces. In order to continue shaping these hammer stones into smaller, usable hammers, the natives rubbed them on flat, stone slabs. Once the hammer stone was shaped into a round ball of 4 to 6 inches in diameter, it could be carried in a pouch. The Native Americans held the stone, called a "mano," in the palm of the hand and pounded grains upon a larger stone called a "metate."
  
  

Tomahawk

• The tomahawk was made from a combination of wood and stone. The tomahawk was used to hammer large sticks and stone objects, as well as to hit enemies during battle. The tomahawk head was made from chert, having sharp and blunt sides. The handle was made from hardwoods such as oak or ash wood and was about 24 inches in length and an inch in diameter. The blunt side of the tomahawk was used for hammering large stones and wood.
  
  

Wooden Club

• The wooden club was used by the American Indians for hammering stone knives into wood during carving protects. These clubs were made from oak wood, which was heavy and durable. The club was made from one stick of wood, with the handle being carved down to an inch in diameter and the base remaining at 3 to 4 inches. The club handle was 16 to 24 inches long, with the base being carved down to 6 to 12 inches in length.
  
  

Adz

• The "adz" was used by the Native Americans to hammer away wooden chunks from logs when making canoes. The adz was made from a single piece of chert, which was sharpened on one end and blunted on the other. The stone was 4 to 6 inches long and 3 inches wide and placed on the end of an ash or oak handle in a 90-degree angle to the handle. The adz was similar to the modern day hoe. However, it was used for hammering and chipping of wood.