{"product_id":"spikeforge-ironback-railroad-spike-seax","title":"Spikeforge Ironback™ Railroad Spike Seax – Hand Forged Carbon Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpikeforge Ironback™ Railroad Spike Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stands apart from conventional wood or bone-handled seax designs because it is forged from a single railroad spike. The same piece of steel forms the 7.4-inch blade, twisted handle, and integrated steel finger guard, creating a distinctive all-steel construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a broken-back blade profile and approximately 16.1-inch overall length, the Spikeforge Ironback™ combines traditional seax-inspired geometry with an unusual forged-steel design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spikeforge Ironback™ is formed from a single railroad spike rather than combining a separate wooden handle with the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 7.4-inch blade is made from 1040 carbon steel and specified at approximately 58–60 HRC. The blade measures approximately 1.1 inches wide and features a broken-back profile with a sharpened edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind the blade, the steel continues into an integrated finger guard and twisted handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor another broken-back design with more traditional natural handle materials, explore the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arhamcutlery.com\/products\/walnut-ravenlong-historical-seax\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalnut Ravenlong™ Historical Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged from a Single Railroad Spike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of the Spikeforge Ironback™ is its one-piece railroad spike construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of attaching walnut, bone, or horn scales to create the grip, the original steel continues through the entire design. The rear section is twisted to create the distinctive handle appearance, while the finger guard is formed from the same material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis construction gives the Railroad Spike Seax a noticeably different character from the other historically inspired seax designs in the Arham Cutlery collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade measures approximately 7.4 inches long and 1.1 inches wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt uses 1040 carbon steel with a specified hardness of approximately 58–60 HRC and comes with a sharpened edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts broken-back profile creates an angular transition along the spine toward the point, visually connecting the design with traditional broken-back seax forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a larger broken-back interpretation with a walnut handle, compare it with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arhamcutlery.com\/products\/ravenback-longcrest-viking-long-seax\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRavenback Longcrest™ Long Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwisted Steel Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is formed directly from the steel of the railroad spike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA twisted section creates its distinctive appearance, while the integrated steel finger guard is formed from the same material rather than being added as a separate wood or bone handle component.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is an all-steel design, its appearance is intentionally different from seaxes using traditional natural handle materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically Inspired Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spikeforge Ironback™ combines modern railroad-spike construction with the recognizable angular geometry of a broken-back seax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt should be considered a modern, historically inspired interpretation rather than an exact reproduction of a particular archaeological artifact. The railroad spike construction itself is the distinctive modern element of the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeather Sheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hand-sewn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleather sheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is included with the Spikeforge Ironback™.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure the blade is clean and completely dry before placing it inside. Leather can retain moisture, so avoid leaving damp steel enclosed during storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1040 carbon steel requires routine maintenance to help protect its surface against oxidation. After handling or use, clean the steel when necessary and dry it thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove fingerprints and moisture before applying a thin coating of suitable knife-safe oil. Because the handle is also steel, periodically inspect the complete exposed steel surface rather than caring only for the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever store the Railroad Spike Seax while wet, particularly inside its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleather sheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spikeforge Ironback™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Railroad Spike Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 16.1 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 7.4 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1.1 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1040 Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 58–60 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broken Back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sharpened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Forged from a Single Railroad Spike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Integrated Twisted Steel Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Integrated Steel Finger Guard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheath:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-Sewn Leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Modern Seax-Inspired Railroad Spike Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is a Railroad Spike Seax?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Railroad Spike Seax is a modern seax-inspired design forged using a railroad spike as its starting material. The Spikeforge Ironback™ uses a single spike to form the blade, twisted steel handle, and integrated finger guard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre railroad spike knives any good?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality depends on the steel, heat treatment, construction, and intended application rather than the railroad spike appearance alone. The Spikeforge Ironback™ is specified as 1040 carbon steel with a hardness of approximately 58–60 HRC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the Spikeforge Ironback™ made from one railroad spike?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Its blade, twisted handle, and integrated steel finger guard are formed from a single railroad spike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this an exact historical reproduction?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Its broken-back profile draws inspiration from historical seax geometry, while the railroad spike construction is a modern design element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow should I care for the all-steel construction?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the exposed steel clean and dry and periodically apply a thin protective coating of suitable knife-safe oil. Pay attention to the handle and guard as well as the blade because the design uses exposed steel throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arham Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46159810035891,"sku":null,"price":334.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0433\/9351\/5681\/files\/twisted-handle-forged-knife-01-arham-cutlery.webp?v=1791153556","url":"https:\/\/arhamcutlery.com\/es\/products\/spikeforge-ironback-railroad-spike-seax","provider":"Arham Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}