I bad mouthed quartzite for some time because the local quartzite was just about impossible to knap. The quartzite that Johnny sent me is quickly becoming one of my favorite lithics. This Tallahatta Quartzite is a beautiful lithic and very predictable in the way it flakes. Knife River Flint is another of my favorite lithics.
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4" Quartzite Blade & KRF Point
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That tallahata is cool looking stuff! I think anyone could appreciate that KRF. Beautiful work!
Question. Debating on what type of Chert to get next. Im kinda burnt out on Keokuk. Ive never tried Dacite. How is it? I even debated trying more obsidian just not sure. Any suggestions, Im probably looking at buying spalls though....Josh (Ky/Tn collector)
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That KRF flint one would fit right in with the ones I find. A novice couldn't tell the difference. Nice.South Dakota
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Ron, I have a few small pieces that came right off campsites, that I think you could make a small point or at least a scraper. Be kind of cool to finish what the ancients started. I have some pretty good sized quartzite cores as well. All showing evidence of removed flakes. I don't know exactly what type, but I could try and find out. It has pinkish tones. I wish I could find a large KRF core, but just never do. I'm guessing they treasured it, and didn't lose too many.South Dakota
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