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burchett.donald:
  I've read the same thing about railroad spikes Pat...Don, Kevin has this spike dialed in and I can't wait to pole it up...I made a case/sheath for the last one he sent...http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,44219.0.html

mmattockx:
There's enough carbon in a RR spike to hold an edge? Beautiful forge work, as noted that is super difficult to get the hole dead even in the center of the spike.


Mark

KHalverson:

--- Quote from: Pat B on September 27, 2020, 11:39:21 am ---I understand that there are 2 different types of RR spikes, one for straight runs and one for curves. The one for curves is harder and has more lateral strength but I'm not sure if that matters when it comes to making hawks.   (f)
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pat.

i only use spikes marked HC in raised letters on the head for high carbon.
i treat the cutting edge in brine .


 Don
im sure you will do a great job finishing that hawk out.
i cant wait to see the what you come up with.
Kevin

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Pappy:
Beautiful Hawk. :)
 Pappy

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