kanawha black flint (PICS ADDED SUN MAY 8)

[wvbowhntr]

 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.

[JackCrafty]

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.

[Tower]

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

[nclonghunter]

wvbowhntr, sent you a PM.

[wvbowhntr]

thanks guys. nclonghunter sent you a pm

[cowboy]

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

[wvbowhntr]

i wont get to go get any till sunday but the black grey ones in this pic are kanawha black flint

[Hillbilly]

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.

[JustinNC]

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

[wvbowhntr]

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

[nclonghunter]

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