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nclonghunter:
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.

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

wvbowhntr:
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

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

nclonghunter:
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.

 

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