bladelets 2
Simply stated microblades are small blades (Owen 1982, 2).

These artifacts, which are also called bladelets, suffer the same problems regarding varying size restrictions as blades.​ ​ The minimum width limit for a blade is the maximum acceptable width for a bladelet or microblade. This is between 8-12mm, depending on the typology in use. However, in some instances the maximum permissible length for this group has also been subject to discussion (see Tixier 1974 , 7-8). ​

N.B. in Norway a blade is a bladelet (mikroflekker) if it is less than 8mm. in width. The standard maximum width for a bladelet is 12 mm.