Kanawha Black

[nclonghunter]

One more Kanawha Black for Fathers' Day...

This one had less sheen to the rock and was a little harder material, but worked nicely.

[mullet]

Man that stuff looks tough.

[cowboy]

That does look tough! Not familiar with the material, where does that come from?

[nclonghunter]

Cowboy, it comes from areas around Charleston West Virginia. The Kanawha River flows through Charleston. Area is also known for the layers of coal in the hills. Quality of the Kanawha flint or chert varies a lot. I used to find many points made from it in plowed fields along the Ohio River.

[AncientArcher76]

That stuff is similar to some of the stuff I sent u Paul. But Kanawha is getting harder and harder to source for the folks who have the opportunity to knapp it.  It comes from a small outcrop along the river and a lot is fractured.  Not the most favored chert but those who can get it and make stuff usually make some authentic looking points!


Russ