Make Arrow and Spearheads out of Slate

So you want to be a stone age hunter, archer, or just make cool weapons? Then read on.

Steps

Search for some slate (a flat stone used to make roof tiles).
Smash the slate (to get the right shape snap bits off with your thumb
Slowly chip out the shape of your arrow/spearhead, using another stone or hard, pointed object.
Sharpen your slate using another stone if necessary. Often the stone's tip will be sharp enough as is.
Get a good sized arrow/spear shaft by going to a woodland area.
Split the stick down the middle for about an inch, and then insert the arrowhead, tip out. If you plan to use the arrow with a bow, make another small notch (a quarter to a half inch long) at the opposite end of the shaft for the bowstring.
Secure by tying as tightly as you can with leather strip, twine, flax, or nylon string.
Place feathers at the back end of the arrow or spear . The feathers help the arrow/spear fly better. This is optional - for a simpler model, skip this step.

When shaping the arrowhead, use pressure to flake off chips, do not smash them off - this often results in breaking the arrowhead into bits.
Bamboo shoots make really good arrow shafts
Sandpaper works well on slate, but it's dusty work.
Don't be impatient if you can't do it the first time.
Slate shingles work better than roof tiles.
For arrows, add split tail feather to balance out the arrow; this will make it more precise. They need to be split and three of them applied {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} down from the notch, evenly spaced in a circle. Just like in your favorite video game!