Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Allyn T on January 18, 2024, 10:35:02 pm

Title: Rootbeer(I think)
Post by: Allyn T on January 18, 2024, 10:35:02 pm

Made this leaf blade at work a couple days ago. I love the translucent aspect of this material.

(https://i.imgur.com/2EScKvP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HP1kC5s.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/S98ILDy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nDfZq9S.jpg)

Title: Re: Rootbeer(I think)
Post by: bjrogg on January 18, 2024, 11:13:34 pm

Sweet . Nice work and nice looking material too. Looks like you made it proud.

Bjrogg

Title: Re: Rootbeer(I think)
Post by: RickB on January 18, 2024, 11:42:05 pm

Nice, looks like Knife River Flint (root beer) from North Dakota.

Title: Re: Rootbeer(I think)
Post by: Muskyman on January 19, 2024, 12:12:52 pm

Cool looking rock Allyn, and nice work.

Title: Re: Rootbeer(I think)
Post by: Allyn T on January 19, 2024, 06:51:15 pm

Thanks guys. Rick does knife river have a white cortex sometimes or not?

Title: Re: Rootbeer(I think)
Post by: RickB on January 19, 2024, 10:00:43 pm

Quote from: Allyn T on January 19, 2024, 06:51:15 pm

Thanks guys. Rick does knife river have a white cortex sometimes or not?

Yes it can. It should have some small white or creamy color inclusions in it also.

Title: Re: Rootbeer(I think)
Post by: Deerhunter21 on January 19, 2024, 11:00:07 pm

Beautiful blade Allyn! Definitely worthy of a handle

Title: Re: Rootbeer(I think)
Post by: Allyn T on January 20, 2024, 05:13:30 pm

Thanks Russell. Rick then that is probably what is was. Pretty tough stone, much harder than I thought it would be.