RR spike knife

sobeit · 06-22-2008, 03:39 AM

Recently I was in the garage at my grandmother’s house and found a old rail road spike. I’ve seen knives made out of them but don’t know any one who does it so I was hoping some of you might know some who does. Thanks in advance.

crashdive123 · 06-22-2008, 03:54 AM

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Ole WV Coot · 06-22-2008, 04:21 AM

You don't need to furnish the spike if you order one and the maker would rather provide his own. A maker explained to me about something inconsistent with the carbon content. Some spikes I was told have too little carbon which sounded strange, but he was the maker. They are great collectors items so maybe you don't need it to hold an edge under use.

06-22-2008, 03:39 AM	#1
sobeit Live bait. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 70	RR spike knife Recently I was in the garage at my grandmother’s house and found a old rail road spike. I’ve seen knives made out of them but don’t know any one who does it so I was hoping some of you might know some who does. Thanks in advance.

06-22-2008, 03:54 AM	#2
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06-22-2008, 04:21 AM	#3
Ole WV Coot Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern WV , raised in Eastern KY up a holler Posts: 1,973	You don't need to furnish the spike if you order one and the maker would rather provide his own. A maker explained to me about something inconsistent with the carbon content. Some spikes I was told have too little carbon which sounded strange, but he was the maker. They are great collectors items so maybe you don't need it to hold an edge under use. __________________ Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he's too old to fight... he'll just kill you.