Originally Posted by
Pocomoonskyeyes3
I totally agree H63. Which, as you mention, is one reason I PREFER my knives to be of a type steel that will throw a spark. It is something I am rarely without.... Unless I'm in the shower as that is about the only place that I don't have a knife.
When I lived in S Ga. I got some quartz that would spark, not as good as flint, but it sparked nonetheless. Even "Flint" that is too "grainy" for knapping will still work for fire starting purposes. Even Crash's Fossilized Coral, works for sparks and knapping.
Also want to ask Crash for a favor in the form of a post. Do you think you could put the particulars in here about Baking the Coral? I seem to recall you saying it had to be baked before it could be used. Thanks!