Which limitation existed on cutting blade durability during ancient copper extraction?

💡 Explanation

Early copper extraction relied on repeated hammering using bronze tools; work hardening introduced dislocations into the copper, embrittling the tools, because this deformed the tools’ crystalline structure. Therefore, re-annealing was necessary, rather than continuous hard use that modern alloys allow.

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