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JackCrafty:
It's true.  Buying stone is often cheaper, even when you know where to find free stone.

I know of a couple good spots but they are 2 and 3 hours away for a total of 4 to 6 hours round trip.  And even if I load up with 200 pounds, I usually can only use 1/4 of the stone after removing the cortex and bad areas.

IdahoMatt:
There is a knapp in every month at the university museum in salt lake.  You could try there.  I'm not sure how far away you are from there but I'm sure someone there could be of great help.  I have always wanted to go to one but never have had the time.  I am only three hours away but it never seems to work out.

JoJoDapyro:
I am only about 15 minutes away from there (I live in Sandy). I would love to check one out, the one in Lehi is about the same distance away. My goal is to have arrows, points and a bow ready for the 2015 elk hunt. I think it would be the ultimate feat to make a bow and arrows and take big game.

knapperboy:
Take a look around. You'll almost always find quartzite if you're in to tough stuff. There might be some Oolitic deposits, but is also incredibly tough. If you get a chance, take a trip to Wyoming, plenty of rock to break up there!

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