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- Using agate as flint - Bushcraft USA Forums
On the other hand, flint is usually found with sharp edges and also breaks to form more sharp edges Consistent composition - Whereas flint is just flint, agates often contain weak quartz centers, holes, or varying degrees of jasper-like shades (like the first agate I tried) These impurities interfere with things like striking that require
- Flint in limestone? - Bushcraft USA Forums
I've been reading around trying to look for places locally to find some flint When reading I keep seeing that flint can be found in limestone, wikipedia says "It occurs chiefly as nodules and masses in sedimentary rocks, such as chalks and limestones" The place I hike at the most is an old
- Carbon Steel Knife as a steel for a flint and steel? - Bushcraft USA Forums
A buddy of mine made a nice little bushcraft knife out of a 1095 carbon steel blank Not sure what process he put it through as far as tempering and heat treating but I can't get it to throw sparks I've tried English Flint, Chert and Quartz Not a single spark from any of them My WCF striker
- Obsidian instead of flint - Bushcraft USA Forums
Has anybody used obsidian instead of flint? Where I live there is lots of obsidian, which is basically volcanic glass A lot of it is weathered and rounded off, but some of it is broken, making a sharp edge I also plan to modify the file on my old Leatherman to use the edge as a striker
- Flint River WMA - GON Forum
So, I posted a forum about the Joe Jurz quota hunt Does anybody have experience hunting the Flint River quota hunt? All info is appreciated!
- Steel for striker? - Bushcraft USA Forums
What is it about steel that makes it a good striker for flint and steel? I am testing different things around the house and am more confused than when I started Is it the hardness, is harder better than softer? Carbon content, some books say mild steel, others say carbon I know tool steel
- Flint River WMA - GON Forum
Wondering how the first hunt turned out with the warmer Temps Going next week for second huny
- Help finding flint in South Eastern Kentucky? - Bushcraft USA Forums
I'm looking for some good chunks of flint to play around with, does anyone have any suggestions on where i can find some in South East Kentucky? I live just minutes from Natural Bridge Red River Gorge Any help, suggestions, or advice will be greatly appreciated!
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