Porcelain can be flintknapped? That’s the question that many hobbyist knappers ask. Yes, porcelain that is properly made has wonderful conchoidal fracture and knaps very much like a good heat-treated agate. Knapping-quality porcelain is a material that has just recently come on the scene. Many knappers are familiar with “Johnstone”, porcelain from broken toilet tanks. It is a material that can be used to learn knapping but has only so-so conchoidal fracture. This new material is far superior in quality.
Steve Keifer has been experimenting with it for a number of years but showed up at the Flint Ridge knap-in with preforms for knappers to sink their teeth into. Naturally, I had to try it and was quite surprised at just how beautifully it flakes. Steve will be producing more of this unique material in a variety of colors and patterns to meet the likes of flintknappers. This porcelain would be suitable for the production of anything from bird points to knife blades. It has a uniquely elegant flavor that lends itself well to knappers and collectors who love the art of flintknapping.
Where is it available? You can contact Steve Keifer at 574-546-4767 or e-mail him at sekeifer1@gmail.com If you are like most flintknappers, you just have to try a new material like this that comes along. I think you will enjoy it.
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Thank you Heather. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Mike