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NewbiePermalink Reply by Ross on June 4, 2012 at 19:34

If its for fire making, argillite is a passable alternative.. not quite as sharp or "glassy" but it makes adequate sparks for char cloth. As far as flit knapping goes, im not sure. i know it was used by Maori for tool making..

http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/nelson-region/4/2

hope this helps.

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TohungaPermalink Reply by Ray Saunders on June 6, 2012 at 22:57

Hi Ross thanks for the reply. Yes it's for fire lighting, do you know if you can find argillite anywhere south of Canterbury as I live in Otago.

And thanks for your help,

Cheers to you Ross

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