Railroad Spike knives (Awsom) pics

[Sebenza4ever]

I came across some of these and they are very appealing and strong knives. I didnt know they exist before.

"hand forged from discarded railroad spikes found along the Great Northern tracks. I have found that the railroad spikes used on the main line are of better quality that those found in yards or sidings. The chemical analysis of the railroad spikes used on the main line will vary but should be about 1030 or better steel. 1030 has .003 or .3 percent carbon and cutlery steel usually has .6 percent or better carbon. Although a higher percentage of carbon in the steel is desirable and typically used to make superior knives, a special brine will get the most out of the lower carbon steel used in the railroad spike knives and render it useful as a cutting instrument."


Pic from Great Northern Railroad Spike Knives

Pic from WARNER CUSTOM KNIVES

 

[Sebenza4ever]

And while we are at it have a look at this Bowie

 

[socintel]

!!!!!WOW!!!!!

 

[basko152]

AMAZING!!!!!

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Interesting that Bob first forged a damascus railroad spike so that he could make that knife. That's something you don't see every day.

 

[STR]

Those are pretty cool. Check this one out. The writing is "Penley" Hand forged on the blade.

Craftsman's new line of tools.

 

[WarRaven]

Pretty neat.

So is it a 3/8, Or 1/2 drive?


WR

 

[STR]

I don't know. I wish it was in my tool box though!

 

[WYK]

Seems like the balance would be messed up with it being so palm heavy. But the looks are real cool. 1030 may be a little on the soft side to keep an edge a long time, though.

WYK

 

[Mr.BadExample]

Very nice... Tai Goo makes some knives from railroad spikes as well:

 

[Grover_Cephas]

Seems like the balance would be messed up with it being so palm heavy.

Messed up as a fighter, maybe. But a utility knife grips your palm when it's handle-heavy, making it easier to work with your fingers while holding the knife. I love my FRN-handled Spydies for their carrying characteristics, but once I'm actually working with the knife, I appreciate a heavy Stainless Delica or bolstered Buck handle.

They look like a pain to carry around, though.