Railroad spike knife

New knife. Railroad spike.

Just finished these two, and contemplating the handle for the bearded axe/hatchet. By the way, what is the difference between a hand axe, and a hatchet?

How to Make a Railroad Spike Knife?: Railroad spike, a special nail widely used in the railway industry, is an important component of rail fastening system. Among the railway system, the railroad spike is usually used to fasten the rail track. Besides fastening, the railroad spike can …

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On 19/08/15 1:51 PM, Steve wrote: I have numerous rail spikes that I was hoping I could bring to you to heat and pound the ends into ...

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Railroad Spike Knives

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Okay, I know railroad spike knives are a pretty controversial topic among blacksmiths. Tempers flare and arguments ensue whenever folks ask if a railroad spike is proper steel to hold a cutting edge. What it comes down to is that the steel in the spikes don't have the right carbon content to allow them to hold a decent edge when forged into a knife. Made to flex and not crack under strain, spikes do their job of holding down track admirably. In order to be flexible, they are made of a medium…

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