Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: JEB on November 17, 2011, 05:05:50 pm
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Is there any knapping rock in kentucky and if so what kind and in what area? thanks
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JEB, the answer is yes. There are several, not sure where, but I think some of it's called Kentucky Blue and folks seem to like it. One thing I am sure of is that someone will be on here soon w/ the answers you're lookin' for.
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I will be surprised if you get a location,it is Kentucky Blue but should be called KENTUCKY GOLD. It is of high value. Search it in the Forum and you should get numerous hits on it. I do not know of an exact location, but I have found a more brown rock near Carter Caves, Kentucky. Most creeks will have some degree of usable rock. Keep in mind it most likely will not appear as shinny rock but a large white chalky ball of some shape. Good Luck and if you find some let me know. 8)
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Yes theres rock in ky hornstone and sonora are both blue I really like sonora but Im a mere beginner. Maybe Shannon or Jesse will chim in they know alot more.
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I like Sonora and so does every other knapper... so you probably won't be getting a map from anyone. NClonghunter said it best, get out and check the creeks. I'd recommend the geology map of the state; just find the limestone deposits and then road cuts. That works for me :)
Good hunting,
Michael
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Thanks for your replies. I was looking for the names of the rocks although a map would have been good, lol. I sent a guy some arrowheads (metal) and he wants to repay me in rock but doesn't know what to send. He lives in Perryville, KY. I will contact him and give him the names you noted.
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Yes, Sonora and KY blue are the two most common i think. But there is others. I'm thinking up around the north central part of the state.