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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: nclonghunter on May 14, 2011, 05:43:41 pm

Title: Kanawha black
Post by: nclonghunter on May 14, 2011, 05:43:41 pm

WVBowhntr sent me a box with some Kanawha black rock and I spent most of the morning attempting to make a point. I had several good points in process, but broke them across the middle or created a short stubby point when notching (need more practice).
I now know that NC Rhyolite and Kanawha black are cousins. In one large piece you can find a coarse grain and a smooth grain. Some has good conical fracture and some not. It is a challenge, but it can be done.
 
Here is a point that survived and it will make a good hunting point.

Title: Re: Kanawha black
Post by: cowboy on May 14, 2011, 06:58:41 pm

Man, that looks like some tough stuff to work on! That point will work though..

Title: Re: Kanawha black
Post by: wvbowhntr on May 14, 2011, 07:48:50 pm

Hey! so it can be done i guess ill have to try a little harder. :o  I told you that was some tough rock I figure if I can learn on that ill be able to knapp anything ;D

Title: Re: Kanawha black
Post by: warhawk on May 15, 2011, 01:11:10 am

Where do you find the stone and that is a good point.

Title: Re: Kanawha black
Post by: nclonghunter on May 15, 2011, 06:24:51 pm

Thanks warhawk, that rock is tough stuff.

It is found around Charleston West Virginia, near the Kanawha River and its tributaries. I believe about any branch or creek could have some exposed rock, it's just what quality rock you find. It is just like NC Rhyolite, having quality from extremely poor to excellent.

 

Title: Re: Kanawha black
Post by: Tower on May 16, 2011, 02:03:41 pm

I LIKE THE POINT, It looks like a bone breaker.Tough as nails .If you can knap that you can knap anything.

Title: Re: Kanawha black
Post by: nclonghunter on May 17, 2011, 01:41:08 am

Thanks Tower, I appreciate the support. I'm afraid if I ever get some good rock, I will just beat it to dust before I can stop... :o

Title: Re: Kanawha black
Post by: PeteDavis on September 10, 2015, 09:39:45 am

4" x 2-3/8" x 5/16"

Antler

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