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  1. Using agate as flint - Bushcraft USA Forums

    Feb 27, 2010 · 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 …

  2. Flint in limestone? - Bushcraft USA Forums

    Nov 7, 2011 · 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 …

  3. Carbon Steel Knife as a steel for a flint and steel? - Bushcraft USA Forums

    Apr 23, 2015 · 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 …

  4. Processing a small chunk of chert for flint and steel

    Nov 13, 2011 · Some English Flint, Obsidian, and a tiny piece of Dacite. All will strike sparks, granted with different successes. Just a giant chunk of Flint, still need to break it down. An Obsidian chunk, …

  5. Flint River WMA - GON Forum

    Nov 12, 2023 · Wondering how the first hunt turned out with the warmer Temps. Going next week for second huny

  6. Steel for striker? - Bushcraft USA Forums

    Oct 16, 2016 · 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 …

  7. Flint River WMA - GON Forum

    Jun 9, 2019 · 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!

  8. Flint River Chert, is it in nodule form, embedded in limestone?

    Feb 29, 2024 · I guess this would be an oddity of nature, but reading that Flint River chert is a form of Clayton chert. It occurs in areas of limestone in the Flint River and other areas of Georgia. It's yellow …

  9. How to cure the Flintlock flinch. - GON Forum

    Oct 14, 2009 · Slowly line up the striking flint with the frizzen, so the flint just kisses the frizzen and causes a spark. Avoid taking gouges out of the frizzen. Remember you are just setting up the flint to …

  10. Kelly Works "True Temper Flint Edge" - Bushcraft USA Forums

    Oct 3, 2012 · You've definitely got a true temper flint edge! The last line under flint edge is KELLY WORKS. sorry, couldn't tell you the age though. As an aside, with the current profile on the edges, …