SD Yellow-Orange Quartzite Point

[Ron Kelley]

Gary collected this beautiful quartzite from his ancient site in South Dakota. I have knapped four points from the rock and still have enough material for another twenty or so. Thanks again Gary.

[Kentucky point]

I believe now that I am becoming more experienced, I would like to try some quartz, or quartzite, but I wouldn't even know where to begin. Kudos to you for knapping such a tough material, and knowing how to do it! Looks great!

[redrocks]

That is nice...I got an orient fishtail point. Missing the tip just like that. Cool color and nice job

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What is it like knapping quartzite? Is it a tough material to work with? What is your favorite type of quartzite to knap? Is there a wide range of difficulty between different quartzite's?

Forgot to mention, very nice job Ron, another beauty.

[Ron Kelley]

Thanks Mark, Some quartzite is near impossible to knap and some is easy. My favorite is the Tallahatta Quartzite that Johnny gave me. This beautiful quartzite is a challenge but not nearly as tough as some.