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Railroad Spikes
by: Dave Mudge
page 11

Things People Make From Railroad Spikes

submitted by:

Michael H. Mara
14705 Morro Road
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 461-3020
Draiodoir@tcsn.net 
http://tinyurl.com/ro1x

Here is a pic of a couple RR Spike knives I make, one is a hunter style and the other a skinner (top). They are each hand forged entirely out of a high carbon spike, discernable by the HC markings on the top, and are hardened to approx HCR57 or thereabouts. I place the traditional blacksmith's finish on them by carbonizing oil and beeswax, but since they may possibly be used to cut game or food, I use olive oil and beeswax, so they're food safe finishes. If there are any questions I can answer for you, please ask.

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