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Railway Spike Knife

#1 Post by blu-dog » Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:43 pm

On my recent holiday in western Qld, my father-in-law and I stumbled across a pile of old railway spikes. A few found their way into the camper trailer for the trip home and now I'm keen to have a go at trying to make a couple of knives... Have any of you attempted this - and can pass on some advice and instructions?
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Re: Railway Spike Knife

#2 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:56 pm

This thread should give you some ideas mate.

http://www.ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.p ... ike#p78908

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#3 Post by kimall » Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:05 pm

Bit late now off to bed I will put some pics up tomorrow of some I have done.
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Re: Railway Spike Knife

#4 Post by Nephew » Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:42 pm

How's about this one, Paul?
http://www.ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.p ... ike#p78908

and this is a nice outcome-
http://www.ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.p ... ilit=spike

Yep, I reckon Kim &/or Tacker would be worth askin'. :wink:
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Re: Railway Spike Knife

#5 Post by blu-dog » Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:56 pm

Thanks...now that has really got me motivated!!! :D
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Re: Railway Spike Knife

#6 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:14 am

Thanks craig, that was the link that was missing in my post last night. :oops: :lol:

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#7 Post by kimall » Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:49 pm

You can make these too...
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I seem to have lost some of the others on the other computer but you get the idea.
Spikes are fun to forge with as they are free but they are prob more of a novelity type thing for gifts and letter openers as the steel will harden and take a res edge but there are many other better quality steels you can also get for free and that are a known steel which helps when it comes to the heat treating.Engine oil is fine for quenching just heat the finished blade until a magnet wont stick to it and lower it in the oil point first straight down.It WILL catch fire and smoke heaps so be carefull.Then clean it up and put it in the wifes oven for about 45 mins or until it is a straw colour and take it out and let it air cool.Presto....
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Re: Railway Spike Knife

#8 Post by blu-dog » Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:55 pm

Thanks Kim...love both of those photos!

Appreciate you taking the time to give me that advice. Will let you know when I make a start.
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Re: Railway Spike Knife

#9 Post by kimall » Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:57 pm

Glad to help mate happy to answer any questions.
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