Author Topic: French Amber or English Black (Read 5840 times)

MuskratMike · « **on:** December 03, 2018, 05:02:12 AM »

Simple post question:
Since getting my first flintlock I have shot nothing but French Amber Flints. I get up to 60 shots per flint with only very minor knapping needed. It has a Chambers Late Ketland lock which I know is famous for being easy on flints. The simple question is:
What flint do you use and why?

Jerry · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2018, 05:41:09 AM »

With 60 shots per flint, I would stick with the French amber flints. I would use them, if I could find them.

Lobo · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2018, 08:15:31 AM »

I've been using French Amber flints for years now. I've used English black before but am sticking with the French, they last longer. I got the last patch from an ad in ML magazine

hanshi · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2018, 08:28:33 AM »

I have and use black English, Missouri white and a few amber French flints. The amber flints are old and purchased in bulk along with some black ones. I get as good flint life with the amber as any of the others.

alacran · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2018, 02:47:42 PM »

I really like the French amber in 3/4 inch and larger. I've had mixed results on the 5/8th flints. Get more mileage on the black flints in that size.

Pukka Bundook · « **Reply #5 on:** December 03, 2018, 05:06:47 PM »

I like the black English, but the French amber always had a good reputation.
The English seem to last years , as I don't get to shoot too much. I know I've done a 45 -50 shot trail walk and started with a used flint.
(Chambers R-faced English, and early Ketland locks)

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2018, 05:55:57 PM »

I'll use anything that sparks. Why you may ask? They spark.

bob in the woods · « **Reply #7 on:** December 03, 2018, 06:24:05 PM »

I mainly use the french amber flints because this is "New France" ha ha

and I do F/I War reenacting . That said, the shape of the flint and it's fit in the lock are what I look for. I've even used quartz from my back 40 and it worked fine

OldMtnMan · « **Reply #8 on:** December 03, 2018, 06:34:37 PM »

Quote from: Jerry on December 03, 2018, 05:41:09 AM

With 60 shots per flint, I would stick with the French amber flints. I would use them, if I could find them.

I just Googled "French Amber Flints For sale" And got a bunch of sites selling them.

Daryl · « **Reply #9 on:** December 04, 2018, 01:58:26 AM »

Quote from: MuskratMike on December 03, 2018, 05:02:12 AM

Simple post question:
Since getting my first flintlock I have shot nothing but French Amber Flints. I get up to 60 shots per flint with only very minor knapping needed. It has a Chambers Late Ketland lock which I know is famous for being easy on flints. The simple question is:
What flint do you use and why?

Oh- that's nice.

As to flints, I have French Amber, I have Black English and I have Rich Pierce's white river rocks. I like the river rock's best, then English/French - no favourite between those.

Rich's flints just plain spark better for me, in my locks. They are very hard/tough and last a long time, normally, longer than the others certainly before needing napping.

The English and French flints spark just fine, just not the shower the white ones give me. The white river rocks are harder to nap than the other two, due to their hardness.

hanshi · « **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2018, 11:16:56 PM »

The white rocks are indeed durable. While a chore to knapp, they keep on going; kinda like the energizer bunny.

Martin S. · « **Reply #11 on:** December 25, 2018, 12:59:27 PM »

Does anyone have contact information they can PM for Rich Pierce?

I'd like to try some of his flints.

Thanks,

Martin

OldMtnMan · « **Reply #12 on:** December 25, 2018, 06:17:27 PM »

Quote from: Martin S. on December 25, 2018, 12:59:27 PM

Does anyone have contact information they can PM for Rich Pierce?

I'd like to try some of his flints.

Thanks,

Martin

He's a member/mod on this forum. I believe he said he doesn't sell flints anymore.

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=19

smallpatch · « **Reply #13 on:** December 25, 2018, 06:19:26 PM »

Rich is no longer making and selling flints.

rich pierce · « **Reply #14 on:** December 25, 2018, 06:33:49 PM »

Quote from: Martin S. on December 25, 2018, 12:59:27 PM

Does anyone have contact information they can PM for Rich Pierce?

I'd like to try some of his flints.

Thanks,

Martin

Yeah, I quit selling gunflints a few years ago. Couldn’t keep up and it was hard to find enough rock.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #15 on:** December 25, 2018, 11:06:52 PM »

MM: very nicely finished up Kibler rifle there.

hanshi · « **Reply #16 on:** December 26, 2018, 12:46:32 AM »

As for "anything that sparks" is concerned, I even tried obsidian. The piece I used, about the size and shape of regular gun flints, sparked and fired a few times and then stopped. Might try that again one day.

StevenV · « **Reply #17 on:** December 26, 2018, 01:15:04 AM »

got some amber flints the other day from Stonewall Creek Outfitters (50 for $85.00). more than satisfied , excellent quality everyone of them Steve

Martin S. · « **Reply #18 on:** December 26, 2018, 03:28:18 AM »

Quote from: rich pierce on December 25, 2018, 06:33:49 PM

Quote from: Martin S. on December 25, 2018, 12:59:27 PM
Does anyone have contact information they can PM for Rich Pierce?

I'd like to try some of his flints.

Thanks,

Martin

Yeah, I quit selling gunflints a few years ago. Couldn’t keep up and it was hard to find enough rock.

Sorry to hear this, but I appreciate you letting me know.

Martin

Smokey Plainsman · « **Reply #19 on:** December 26, 2018, 10:26:33 AM »

Does anyone have a list of active flint Knappers?

I know there are many vendors who sell them, but who’s knapping them?

rich pierce · « **Reply #20 on:** December 26, 2018, 06:04:58 PM »

Quote from: Smokey Plainsman on December 26, 2018, 10:26:33 AM

Does anyone have a list of active flint Knappers?

I know there are many vendors who sell them, but who’s knapping them?

Anonymous Englishmen and Frenchmen.

Smokey Plainsman · « **Reply #21 on:** December 26, 2018, 07:28:21 PM »

Quote from: rich pierce on December 26, 2018, 06:04:58 PM

Quote from: Smokey Plainsman on December 26, 2018, 10:26:33 AM
Does anyone have a list of active flint Knappers?

I know there are many vendors who sell them, but who’s knapping them?

Anonymous Englishmen and Frenchmen.

I meant those selling them.

smokinbuck · « **Reply #22 on:** December 28, 2018, 04:42:59 PM »

I have black English flints, 3/4". $25/dozen, shipped. Additional dozen at $22 on the same order.
Mark

nemovir · « **Reply #23 on:** January 07, 2019, 03:21:30 AM »

When it applies to flint. Is the larger of the 2 measurement given always the length?

rich pierce · « **Reply #24 on:** January 07, 2019, 03:39:31 AM »

Track of the Wolf, Stone Creek Outfitters, and others sell English and French flints,

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Author Topic: French Amber or English Black (Read 5840 times)

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