Improved Railroad Spike Axe

I'd say it's still a railroad spike axe because it has a railroad spike in its construction and it distinctly shows it, and on top of that it's actually good.

I bet these would make some neat claw hammers.

You should forge a carambith

Hi my brother in iron this has turned out a great looking little axe it’s given me the will to get out and give one a try as a change from forging knives it would maybe make a good kitchen axe…
Thanks for sharing

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How strong would it be?

Whole time I was watching that I was thinking "That's a whole lotta work".
I found the rhythmic beating of the hammer most relaxing.

My experience with spikes over the years has been it depends on what they were made of to begin with. I've had some new spikes that would get extremely hard in an oil quench and some that wouldn't, but that said I've done many spike knives and hawks just the same way you did this one. Love the channel.

Excellent work young man! Question...why do you have to normalize the metal and temper it?

I love your videos. I'm from Scotland and I am a carpenter. I have dabbled in blacksmithing from time to time and always wanted to learn. Unfortunately my health took a dump and am now housebound but I love watching your videos. I love the way you do your tutorials. Very informative and well presented. Thank you for the time you take to make the videos.

The only thing that I don’t like about living in Florida is I can’t come over and bother you and work in the shop. I appreciate all the knowledge you always share.

Does that liquid you put on there help with the forge weld?

What are you using to eliminate the background noise of the gas forge in post processing? It's working extremely well!

I’m going to try this out and test it against a tomahawk i got years ago.

So forge welding higher carbon steel to lower grade steel can tools or items made from railroad spikes.

Nice A friend of mine made one of these for me. Really a surprisingly handy little gizmo. A dandy chisel on a stick. Keeps your hand clear. Perfect for cutting stubborn roots. Handy for welding too. I'll have to try this. Thanks.

I just realized your nice roof. And I too have learned Forge Weld Process from watching your videos, like Duckrabbit.

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What kind of flux do you use?

Perhaps I'm viewing this from the wrong perspective but, isn't the point of blacksmithing is to make something completely functional? I mean, this is how tools were made. Great video. Cheers :)

Love this video, have you made a bowie knife? I would love to see that.

First video I've seen from you. Great video and editing, and I really appreciate your honest opinion at the end. Great job!

Best thing I’ve ever heard at the end of a video like this! “Wear your safety glasses” it doesn’t make you cool and tough to not kids

It would be good for small bushcraft projects but nothin heavy. I like the knife better though

Everyone forge welds 5160 with ease.... Except me 😂😂😂

Put that on a lanyard at the front door for self protection.

Is the electric forge cheaper to operate? What is the cost of one?

Nice

Love these videos! thanks for making these for us.

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Just for small task it's good

Very nice work bud

That's kinda funny they call me bear to lol lol

Bearded rail road spike axe

i like this axe style because of the hammer side

Great video like always

Perfect for the zombie apocalypse,

Great ! Do you sell it ?

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Man that looks like the drywall hatchet I started with back in the early 80s . Looks great .

John do you make and sell tongs or do you know a good place to get already made up? Not a kit I have to do myself

It's for things like this that I normally wonder, just how much material is lost via scale. Far as I know, the scale is due to the oxidation of the metals being far easier at higher temperatures. However how much of the metal is actually lost due to that, if at all, I don't know.

I like it more because you can put a nail puller on the hammer end and it's better for carving; it also impresses people more.

Just found your videos. Pleasure to watch. What is the purpose of the ledge off to the side of your beautiful anvil. I get more space but doesn’t that create weakness. Please educate me. A wannabe black smith.

Im sure the guys that work with rail road spikes, even the retired. Would buy that

Beautiful as usual ❤

You, good sir, are like a lost art, and a great teacher rolled into one. The steps you show are well above other people. You make blacksmithing look amazing.

Thanks again for the lessons. By the way he does look kind of like medieval style axe.