how did early humans create the first metal tools without metal tools to make them?

Question

If early humans crafted a hammer or an axe from metal for example. How on earth did they craft the first tool that was used to create that hammer or axe. I know you can create a hammer from natural material like stone and an axe from a sharp piece of stone but how did they forge the first metal tools and even weapons?

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Answer 1

They would have used stone and wood tools, combined with casting in stone or sand and even wood moulds.

Answer 2

Casting molds in sand. Molten metal fills the mold and cools until solid. Then boom add a wood handle.