Damascus Spike

J. Neilson · Jan 29, 2004

I've never done a railroad spike knife before but, while the cold shop was down I got to play a bit more than work in the forge shop. I had an idea (I'm sure it's not origianl) in my head to "damascus" a spike. I annealed the spike, put it on the bandsaw and cut slots about half way down the spike. Then I put 1095 and L6 into these slots and forge welded and twisted the lot. I like it. I think the next one I do I'll add a 1084 core after welding and twisting.

Mr.BadExample · Jan 29, 2004

That's sweet!

JAlexander · Jan 29, 2004

Niiiiiiiiiice. *drool*

Bigjohn · Jan 29, 2004

Yo J, I like it

J. Neilson · Jan 29, 2004

Thanks guys.

Hey John, where have you been? I thought you fell off the edge of the map for awhile there.

Bigjohn · Jan 30, 2004

Hey J, The hurricane took me out...moved my shop to my frinds Line-X business...IM Back as of last week end...everything up & running..What a time

J. Neilson · Jan 30, 2004

Damn John, I'm sorry to hear about that. You need anything? Did the storm may have taken with it?

Keith Montgomery · Jan 30, 2004

It may not be original, but I have never seen it before. It is innovative and beautiful. It is actually quite an exciting design.

TDE · Jan 31, 2004

Has a great look about it. Paul