{"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 is hand-forged from a single railroad spike, creating a distinctive one-piece carbon steel design. Its 7.4-inch blade is drawn into a broken-back seax profile, while the steel continues into an integrated twisted handle with a formed finger guard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional seax designs with separate wood, bone, or horn handle scales, the Spikeforge Ironback™ showcases the forged steel itself from blade to handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately 16.1 inches overall, this handmade Railroad Spike Seax combines an unusual forged construction with the recognizable angular profile of a broken-back seax.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original steel is drawn out to form the blade while the remaining material creates the integrated handle. The handle is twisted to provide additional texture and grip, with a finger guard formed directly from the steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is individually handmade, so small variations in forging, dimensions, twist pattern, and finish should be expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Forged 1040 Carbon Steel Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is hand-forged from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1040 carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and hardened to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58–60 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.4 inches \/ 19 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.1 inches \/ 2.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\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 58–60 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broken Back Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sharpened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe steel is drawn into an angular broken-back blade profile that gives the Spikeforge Ironback™ its distinctive seax appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRailroad Spike Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat separates this seax from the other designs in the collection is its construction from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle railroad spike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than attaching a separate wood, bone, or horn handle, the steel continues from the blade into an integrated handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis creates a distinctive handmade piece where the original material and forging process remain an important part of the finished design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated Twisted Steel Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is formed from the same steel used to create the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Integrated Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Twisted Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinger Guard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Formed from Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beeswax \u0026amp; Linseed Oil Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe twisted handle adds texture while preserving the forged character of the original railroad spike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause each piece is handmade, the exact twist pattern and forged finish can vary slightly between individual seaxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Sewn Leather Sheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spikeforge Ironback™ includes a handmade, hand-sewn leather sheath designed to fit the blade securely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways make sure the carbon steel blade is completely clean and dry before placing it inside the leather sheath for extended storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1040 carbon steel requires regular care because exposure to moisture can lead to corrosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean and thoroughly dry the steel after handling or use. Apply a light coating of suitable knife-safe oil regularly, especially after use and before longer storage periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause both the blade and handle incorporate exposed carbon steel, keep the entire forged piece clean and dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to moisture and never store the seax damp inside its leather sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spikeforge Ironback™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\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 16.1 inches \/ 41 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.4 inches \/ 19 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.1 inches \/ 2.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1040 Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 58–60 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broken Back Seax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Integrated Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Twisted Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinger Guard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Integrated Steel Guard\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\u003eSheath:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-Sewn Leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand Forged from a Single Railroad Spike\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 seax-style blade forged using a railroad spike as the starting material. The Spikeforge Ironback™ is forged from a single spike, with the steel forming both the blade and integrated handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the Spikeforge Ironback™ made from one piece of steel?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The blade is drawn from the railroad spike while the remaining steel forms the integrated twisted handle and finger guard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat steel is used for this Railroad Spike Seax?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe listed blade material is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1040 carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a hardness of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58–60 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow large is the Spikeforge Ironback™?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.1 inches overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.4-inch blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 1.1 inches wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes this Railroad Spike Seax include a sheath?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 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