This is a classic forging exercise which results in a kn.

How to make railroad spike knives. This project is a little simpler than the. Then strike the sides of the blade and make the blade flat and. Forging the railroad spike knife blade.

Railroad spike, a special nail widely used in the railway industry, is an important component of rail fastening system. That can be done by making the handle, splitting it back about 2 and forge welding in the blade stock. The simplest is to weld a piece of blade stock onto a rr spike handle.

To make the knife you need a railroad spike and some standard blacksmithing tools: A belt sander is used to. The best condition of moulding the railroad spike is when it is hot.

An anvil, hammer, tongs, and some wrenches to twist the spike. Forging a knife out of a railroad spike is an old. In this video, bladesmith walter sorrells demonstrates the making of a knife from a railroad spike.

Among the railway system, the railroad spike is usually used to fasten the. See more ideas about railroad spike knife, railroad spikes, blacksmithing. How to make a railroad spike knife.

An anvil, hammer, tongs, and some wrenches to twist the spike. Putting a twist in the handle. I have heard/read all the stories about how the ones with hc on them are high.