The fragmentation of bronze objects was a widespread phenomenon in the European Bronze Age, especially in the later part of the period. Fragmented metalwork has primarily been linked to the practice of recycling; hoards dominated by fragments have long been seen as raw material caches, ‘scrap’ hoards or metalworkers’ stocks. Breaking metalwork into smaller pieces can partly be explained by the inherent qualities of the material and the technology of casting with the possibility of re-melting. However, fragments were also employed beyond their immediate use in recycling as well as in various transactions, rituals and depositions. Lately, attention has been drawn to their potential function as a means of exchange in mercantile transactions, for example through adhering to specific weight standards. This contribution discusses fragments from different contexts in Middle and Late Bronze Age northern and western Europe, demonstrating the varied uses and values of fragmented metalwork. It is suggested that the concept of the ‘secondary products revolution’ can be useful for illustrating the diverse range of practices enabled by the increased fragmentation in the Late Bronze Age. The chapter concludes by pointing to some of the many interesting questions for future research.