Early humans were weapon woodwork experts (phys.org)

Researchers analyzed a 300,000 year old double-pointed throwing stick found in Germany, which had been carved, seasoned, and sanded prior to use.

First Weapons is an Australian TV series on recently released. "Phil Breslin meets weapon makers and science experts, lifting the lid on the genius of Australia's oldest and most innovative weapons". https://iview.abc.net.au/show/first-weapons