For the purposes of getting food and defending themselves Stone Age man had to contend with numerous creatures that had sharp claws and teeth. Long hunting spears as well as thrusting spears meant they didn’t need to get too close to their prey and had a better chance of injuring or killing the animal while minimizing the potential of their own injury or death.
When long wooden hunting spears were used by a number of people to corner and engage with prey, man became a formidable hunter, increasing their food supply and general safety.
Hunting spears have been found in Europe dating back 400,000 years.
The axe remains a commonly used tool across the globe today making it one of the oldest and most valuable inventions ever.