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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: wvbowhntr on May 05, 2011, 11:00:59 pm

Title: kanawha black flint (PICS ADDED SUN MAY 8)
Post by: wvbowhntr on May 05, 2011, 11:00:59 pm

 i just went yesterday and got some local rock called kanawha black flint it is some pretty rough stuff. i was wondering if anyone else has ever worked it.  is thers any trick to keep it from hinging. i onluy got one rock and ive about busted all of ot so i dont have any pics but this weekend im going to get more and i will post pics, as far as i know its the only knappable rock in central WV.
(http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/wvbowhntr/noahsbday064.jpg)
(http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/wvbowhntr/noahsbday063.jpg)

Title: Re: kanawha black flint
Post by: JackCrafty on May 05, 2011, 11:14:11 pm

Nope, never worked it.  But tough rock will hinge unless you take only THIN flakes.  You'll have to whittle the stone down.  It takes a while. ;D

Title: Re: kanawha black flint
Post by: Tower on May 05, 2011, 11:43:22 pm

Amen, Jack is correct don't bite off more than you can chew with tough stone.

Title: Re: kanawha black flint
Post by: nclonghunter on May 05, 2011, 11:58:57 pm

wvbowhntr, sent you a PM.

Title: Re: kanawha black flint
Post by: wvbowhntr on May 06, 2011, 12:19:04 am

thanks guys. nclonghunter sent you a pm

Title: Re: kanawha black flint
Post by: cowboy on May 06, 2011, 12:48:53 am

Never heard of it but look forward to the pictures..

Title: Re: kanawha black flint
Post by: wvbowhntr on May 07, 2011, 04:33:58 pm

i wont get to go get any till sunday but the black grey ones in this pic are kanawha black flint
(http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/wvbowhntr/DSCF5077-1.jpg)

Title: Re: kanawha black flint
Post by: Hillbilly on May 08, 2011, 12:37:12 am

I've worked a little of it, and it's some pretty rough stuff, depending on the grade. You gotta draw back and smack it like you're trying to kill a snake.

Title: Re: kanawha black flint
Post by: JustinNC on May 08, 2011, 08:33:13 pm

Quote from: Hillbilly on May 08, 2011, 12:37:12 am

I've worked a little of it, and it's some pretty rough stuff, depending on the grade. You gotta draw back and smack it like you're trying to kill a snake.

You like that quote don't yah lol

Title: Re: kanawha black flint (PICS ADDED SUN MAY 8)
Post by: wvbowhntr on May 08, 2011, 09:51:59 pm

i just got back from looking for rock and added some pics.  nclonghunter im sending you a pm

Title: Re: kanawha black flint (PICS ADDED SUN MAY 8)
Post by: nclonghunter on May 09, 2011, 12:59:17 am

Looks very much like Rhyolite, so it can be worked ;D. Looks like a good haul.