head may be forced into the shaft if the shaft is soft enough, eliminating the need for a slit (and perhaps improving durability). If a strap is used, it is tied directly to the artifact's flanges.

Generally, it takes much longer to create the actual haft binding than to use the tool in the haft. The tool, such as a projectile point, typically takes up to twenty minutes, whereas the haft binding takes several hours. Throughout a haft's life cycle, the tool will often be replaced or sharpened and reattached to the shaft to keep the haft