Rams head railroad spike knife Videos

• 1. Blacksmithing - Forging A Dragon Head Railroad Spike Knife - Highlight Video
• 2. Making a Railroad Spike Knife
• 3. Blacksmith Knifemaking - Forging An Elephant Head Railroad Spike Knife Part 2
• 4. Forging a Railroad Spike Knife - Simple Blacksmithing Project
• 5. Blacksmith Knifemaking - Forging An Elephant Head Railroad Spike Knife Part 1
• 6. Forge a Railroad Spike Knife
• 7. Forging an "Alligator Skin" Railroad Spike Knife - Blacksmith process by CineScape Studios

Blacksmithing - Forging A Dragon Head Railroad Spike Knife - Highlight Video

User Comments

Ray Sharky commented on 16 Oct 2015

not one dislike. nicee

Ray Sharky commented on 26 Oct 2015

+Evan Mcgeorge ;_;

Evan Mcgeorge commented on 26 Oct 2015

+Ray Sharky one dislike :(

LiveToRide commented on 03 Jul 2015

this is amazing do you sell your works

Chandler Dickinson commented on 06 Jul 2015

+LiveToRide You can request an item by emailing me at [email protected] or you can keep an eye on my etsy store at www.etsy.com/shop/McFinleysCabin

greg patterson commented on 09 May 2015

I would love to have one of just the heads ram or dragon to use for a hood ornament on my 1996 3500 4x4 dodge!!!!!!!

Chandler Dickinson commented on 01 Jun 2015

+greg patterson Email me at [email protected] I actually have the original Ram's head i made... was going to put in on the top of a cane but would work great on the hood of a truck... or i can made another.

Stagg97 commented on 04 May 2015

where did you get all these railroad spikes? Also you're an artist man... it's great to see you working on that piece and comme out with an awesome knife.

Chandler Dickinson commented on 01 Jun 2015

+Stagg97 mostly ebay... and thanks

aeolianbrass commented on 03 May 2015

Nice project. Audio came out pretty difficult to hear under the music. Sounds like you're muttering to yourself about dragons and stuff. If you're experimenting with format, maybe make the music softer.

Chandler Dickinson commented on 01 Jun 2015

+aeolianbrass i put music on my highlight videos because i have cut it up so much to be shorter. if you watch the full video it's just me talking and the hammer

Sean Swanson commented on 03 May 2015

Please make me a knife my birthday is coming so please could you I am a big big big big big fan Send to 3040 1088 my Alexander Rc essondon Melbourne do sean

Chandler Dickinson commented on 03 May 2015

+Sean Swanson For free?

MrSkipper551 commented on 03 May 2015

I like watching you explain what's going on rather then listening to music that covers your voice the entire video.

Chandler Dickinson commented on 03 May 2015

+MrSkipper551 This is just the highlight video. On projects that turn out to have long videos I like to also post a highlight video for those who want to quickly see the start to finish. The full length, detailed video is being uploaded right now and should be up in an hour or two.

Jörgen Börg commented on 03 May 2015

Am i the only one who barely hear you talk because of the music? nice dragon

Jörgen Börg commented on 03 May 2015

ah, ok, thanks for the reply. looking forward to it then :-)

Chandler Dickinson commented on 03 May 2015

+Jörgen Börg This is a highlight video... I make these when the full video ends up being pretty long. I am finishing the edits on the full video and it will be up soon. The highlight videos are for those who are not looking for the details and just want the quickest watch from start to finish.

Making a Railroad Spike Knife

User Comments

Andreas Vestervig commented on 13 Apr 2016

Hey man, Who is that playing in the back ground, It kind off sounds like bach. I have heard it many times before, But can't seem to remember the name

Andreas Vestervig commented on 13 Apr 2016

+Andreas Vestervig Oh no forget what i said, Offcorse its bethoven.... xD

Elliot Robertson commented on 04 Apr 2016

You ever considered mounting your anvil more securely? It seems like it bounces around quite a bit. Figure you might get a bit more efficient energy transfer (not much, but a bit) if you had it mounted solid.

Walter Sorrells commented on 05 Apr 2016

+Elliot Robertson When I first got started I had to move it around occasionally and I never bothered to remount it. When it's shimmed up correctly it doesn't move, but sometimes it gets out of whack (usually when I'm filming!) and so there it is for all eternity, looking like it's always bouncing around.

Charless Hunt commented on 01 Apr 2016

Walter Sorrells CAN I GET THAT KNIFE FROM YOU I LIKE YOUR WORK AND I AM LEARNING A LOT FROM YOU

Walter Sorrells commented on 01 Apr 2016

+Charless Hunt Check my web site and shoot me a note from there.

A_Happy_Little_Tree commented on 11 Mar 2016

Is it me or dose the music sound so depressing

MaceGaming53 commented on 12 Mar 2016

+A_Happy_Little_Tree it really does xD

UlreshDictator commented on 10 Mar 2016

whats the name of the song

Mike C commented on 11 Mar 2016

+UlreshDictator I believe its moonlight sonata - beethoven

ReubenTubeHD commented on 23 Feb 2016

Hey Walter. Thank you so much for this video and all the others videos you have made. Thank you also for setting up your patreon account! I feel honoured to be able to give back a LITTLE! All you others who feel they want to buy Walter a coffee every month, check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/WalterSorrells?rf=2921456

Walter Sorrells commented on 23 Feb 2016

+ReubenTubeHD Thanks for the kind plug!

paranoy69 commented on 15 Feb 2016

It is so incredible what you can do with a simple railroad spike. For a pro like you are, what is the real time it is taken you to made that knife? Bests regards.

Adam Reber commented on 23 Apr 2016

+Walter Sorrells Walter make a straight razor hi carbon steel :D

paranoy69 commented on 15 Feb 2016

+Walter Sorrells Thanks for the answer. Again, super work. Bests regards.

Walter Sorrells commented on 15 Feb 2016

+paranoy69 More or less a day.

Aaron Kimmins commented on 14 Feb 2016

I'd love to know how this cuts, and how the blade holds up...

Walter Sorrells commented on 04 Mar 2016

+TheEvilways101 These are novelty knives, so performance is not a useful metric here. That said, thin is relative. Even at that joint area it's still way thicker than your average production folder. You'd have bash the crap out of it to break it.

TheEvilways101 commented on 01 Mar 2016

+Aaron Kimmins the blade... how does the handle hold up?? that piece between the blade and handle is pretty thin

Fernando Tapia commented on 22 Feb 2016

+800lb Gorilla It's true that he said it's not a great steel, but if you look at the hardness (when he tries to scratch ir with the file) you could think that it can hold the edge very well.About how sharp it could get, I really have no idea haha

800lb Gorilla commented on 15 Feb 2016

+Aaron Kimmins Poorly and it doesn't. Mild steel. If you missed the first, second and third time he said it, this isn't about making a great knife.

Blacksmith Knifemaking - Forging An Elephant Head Railroad Spike Knife Part 2

User Comments

DrClawizdead commented on 25 May 2015

You have some serious skill! Ever try making a wolf head? I'd imagine it wouldn't be too much different from the dragon head except the ears and face would be a little broader.

darkfire1357912 commented on 20 Aug 2015

+Chandler Dickinson I wonder if you could split the bottom of a railroad spike into eight parts,and fold it out like an octopus's tentacles, while making the top of the spike into its head? Don't know if it can be done or not, but if i think anybody could do It, it would be you!

Chandler Dickinson commented on 01 Jun 2015

+DrClawizdead Wolf's head is on the request list... will happen!

Sebastian hatherall commented on 03 May 2015

Sorry I would actually pay 50-100

Chandler Dickinson commented on 03 May 2015

+Sebastian Hatherall email me at [email protected] and explain what you are looking for... Thanks

Minecraft “minecraftgamer9812” Gamer9812 commented on 22 Mar 2015

how much for it?

Chandler Dickinson commented on 07 Apr 2015

+Minecraft Gamer9812 I think the Elephant one sold for just under $300

GhostCreeper commented on 30 Jan 2015

Do you use the lump coal or the mined coal?Cause I can burn up some lump coal like a boss man lol!

Chandler Dickinson commented on 26 Feb 2015

+GhostCreeper mined coal charcoal burns too fast and is too expensive unless you make it yourself

Landon Griffis commented on 06 Dec 2014

Hey Chandler I'm Only 14 And I Think this Is Really Cool. How Do You Start Out And What do You Need

Chandler Dickinson commented on 08 Jan 2015

+Landon Griffis Youtube is a great place to start.  Choose the type of forge you want to make and grab a hammer... time practice and hard work will do the rest

tkfore2one commented on 18 Nov 2014

My friend and I have been reading about backyard smithing and have started collecting spikes and old files. I love watching your videos! I will be watching them all throughout winter. I cant wait to get out there and make some neat stuff. Keep up the good work and neat designs.

Chandler Dickinson commented on 23 Nov 2014

+tkfore2one Unfortunately if I don't find an indoor place to work I will only be watching my videos through the winter instead of making more!  lol  

shortwaveman commented on 11 Nov 2014

I could not believe you when I heard you say you have been blacksmithing for only one year! You , my friend are and artist. I am so inspired to create something after watching you create your masterpieces. Please continue to create and share it with us all. You are inspirational! May God bless you and be safe.

Jshollister commented on 30 Dec 2014

+Chandler Dickinson I'm from CNY. What part of NY are you from? :O

Chandler Dickinson commented on 23 Nov 2014

+shortwaveman Yep started last September so just over a year now and that's with taking the NY winter off  because I work outside!  Can't wait till the snow starts melting so I can go full speed again.... OOOOORRRR maybe it's time to build the indoor smithie... 

tyler sowders commented on 01 Nov 2014

Do tiger knife

Chandler Dickinson commented on 01 Nov 2014

+tyler sowders hmmmmmm.... 

Forging a Railroad Spike Knife - Simple Blacksmithing Project

User Comments

Katana622 commented on 05 Apr 2016

What is the best way to get rr spikes? I can't find any anywhere!

rileysgarage commented on 07 Apr 2016

eBay

Kuro Senpai commented on 14 Feb 2016

how many hours you complete this project???

Kuro Senpai commented on 15 Feb 2016

Thanks for information

Walter Sorrells commented on 14 Feb 2016

+Kuro Senpai Roughly five, if I were to guess...

Joe Halas commented on 14 Feb 2016

I didn't see you temper the blade...... did you?

Walter Sorrells commented on 14 Feb 2016

+Joe Halas I didn't show it but I did temper it.

General Songs commented on 13 Feb 2016

Walter, I have a bar of 4140 steel and I was wondering if it's suitable for a knife.

General Songs commented on 14 Feb 2016

+keith mcinnis already have the profile a a knife

keith mcinnis commented on 14 Feb 2016

+General Songs make a hawk out of it

General Songs commented on 13 Feb 2016

like the handle by the way

Wyatt Bussard commented on 13 Feb 2016

Metallurgy question. If the railroad spike is harder than the file after quenching, than why is the railroad spike not good for knife making?

Exodus 2017 commented on 16 Feb 2016

Probably can't hold an edge for very long.

tha Priesta commented on 13 Feb 2016

walter what happened to your fancy grinder addition? this cooling arm thingy? or did you leave it out since this is just a simple project?

MrMaxymoo22 commented on 13 Feb 2016

+tha Priesta He either has a back log of old videos, or he didn't bother since he's not really worried about the hardness of this particular knife.

Musical Mirror commented on 12 Feb 2016

I wonder if one could do a san mai style knife out of a railroad spike where you would forge the end of the spike into the flat bar and wrap say 1095 around it to give it a real good edge.

Musical Mirror commented on 14 Feb 2016

I recall Green Beetle did a knife like that quite successfully. 

bwhip commented on 14 Feb 2016

+Musical Mirror It would be easier to forge out the spike wide and flat, then wrap the spike around a shim piece of 1095. The 1095 would form the edge and would be sandwiched between the low carbon spike material, which would add toughness. I remember somebody doing something similar with angle iron and old files. It made pretty simple, tough and sharp knives.

Blacksmith Knifemaking - Forging An Elephant Head Railroad Spike Knife Part 1

User Comments

Clayton Harper commented on 08 Apr 2015

How much would one of those cost?

Chandler Dickinson commented on 28 Apr 2015

+Clayton Harper I sold this one for just under $300 US. I haven't tried it gain but If you would like to get on the schedule you can email me at [email protected] Otherwise keep an eye on my Etsy store as that is where I sell most of my things. www.etsy.com/your/shops/McFinleysCabin

DavidTheDefender commented on 18 Feb 2015

Railroad spikes, cold chisels, and flat head screwdrivers. That's what you used for shaping right?

Chandler Dickinson commented on 26 Feb 2015

+DavidTheDefender chisels, hammers punches.... depends on the piece

Isaac Wårheden commented on 15 Dec 2014

What is that box hanging from the spike of the anvil?

Chandler Dickinson commented on 08 Jan 2015

+Isaac Wårheden It is just a weighted box that helps keep the ringing volume down.  I call it my neighbor pacifier.

TheEvilAddicted commented on 11 Nov 2014

Do you sell those things, they are AMAZING!

Chandler Dickinson commented on 23 Nov 2014

+TheEvilAddicted i do.   Check out //www.ebay.com/usr/chandlersstore.  Or mcfinleyscabin on etsy

Genesis Rowley Blacksmithing commented on 15 Oct 2014

How long did it take you?

Genesis Rowley Blacksmithing commented on 27 Oct 2014

Thats really reasonable though and i'm sure the next one will be much quicker, if you do another. :)

Chandler Dickinson commented on 15 Oct 2014

+MrCaveageman Surprisingly the elephant was completed, including the finishing the blade in 5 hours...  But!!!! it seemed more like 15 hrs

ImGustyy commented on 15 Oct 2014

Can you make a video on your forge? Is it homemade?

Chandler Dickinson commented on 15 Oct 2014

+ImGustyy on my channel i have videos of both the forges that i have made and used New Home Made Forge - Homemade Blacksmith Forge - And New Anvil Preview!Homemade Forge - Low Cost Easy To Build Bucket Forge

Forge a Railroad Spike Knife

User Comments

Jesse White commented on 29 Mar 2016

Hey I tried this and my railroad spike would not move.. It would not flatten at all and I was getting it glowing yellow and was pounding it with a 3.5 lb hammer. Does anyone know why it would not work? Thanks:)

Jesse White commented on 14 Apr 2016

+TheIlliniviking okay thanks:)

TheIlliniviking commented on 14 Apr 2016

+Jesse White It's surprisingly difficult to move the metal, and a lot depends on the type of anvil and how it's mounted. You're probably moving it more than you think, it's much easier to see it flatten from the side. Keep trying, practice and persistence will help.

HexxyEEE commented on 10 Apr 2016

+Jesse White try annealing first.

chad bosch commented on 29 Dec 2015

where can i buy an anvil ?

chad bosch commented on 10 Feb 2016

thx

Justius Gaming commented on 10 Feb 2016

+chad bosch you can also check Centuarforge

Wyatt Buckbee commented on 12 Jan 2016

Amazon or a large scale punch press association.

Wyatt Buckbee commented on 22 Dec 2015

Epic fantasy do u know where to get a railroad spike besides on a railroad

blacklabgamer commented on 14 Mar 2016

flee markets and there is some hardware stores that sell them

Lana Black commented on 05 Mar 2016

Yes a railroad

epicfantasy commented on 22 Dec 2015

+Wyatt Buckbee You can buy them on amazon and ebay.

cody0190 commented on 04 Aug 2015

DO YOU HAVE TO TAMPER THESE RAILROAD SPIKES??? NEED TO KNOW 

epicfantasy commented on 04 Aug 2015

+cody0190 yes

RegaRayRocks commented on 10 Jul 2015

What is it quenched in?

RegaRayRocks commented on 24 Jul 2015

+Akamaholic Nice, thanks 

Akamaholic commented on 24 Jul 2015

+RegaRayRocks yes

RegaRayRocks commented on 24 Jul 2015

Even vegetable oil?

Akamaholic commented on 24 Jul 2015

Oil, any kind will do.

Forging an "Alligator Skin" Railroad Spike Knife - Blacksmith process by CineScape Studios

User Comments

Joe Mcclinton commented on 07 Mar 2016

plz include better shot at the end of final product i really cant see the detail you put into it great job though just wish it wasnt so dark at the end!

Sandra McDougall-Mitchell commented on 08 Mar 2016

+Joe Mcclinton You can see all of our knife designs in detail at www.etsy/shop/CineScapeStudios

Clovis Henrard commented on 02 Mar 2016

What is The song?

Lemonitus commented on 02 Mar 2016

+Clovis Henrard Why don't you read the end of the video

Clovis Henrard commented on 02 Mar 2016

Thank you

Sandra McDougall-Mitchell commented on 02 Mar 2016

+Clovis Henrard The song is "Miramare" by Sons of the East

Elmer Fox commented on 23 Feb 2016

Do you sell your knives?

Elmer Fox commented on 23 Feb 2016

nice site and thank you.

CineScape Ironworks commented on 23 Feb 2016

+Elmer Fox Hi Elmer, you can go to our shop and purchase.Here's the link below..thanks,Terryhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/CineScapeStudios

Stephen Carroll commented on 17 Feb 2016

I need to know what anvil that is. Brand? weight? thanks brother.

Elmer Fox commented on 23 Feb 2016

+Stephen Carroll  I'm jealous

Stephen Carroll commented on 18 Feb 2016

I live in Washington! Im going to get one.

CineScape Ironworks commented on 18 Feb 2016

+Stephen Carroll Its a Nimba Gladiator 460 lbs. made in Washington state.... After using it for the past few years, I cant imagine any other anvil easier to use and more versatile.

Destichado commented on 16 Feb 2016

So it's a rubik's twist you flattened.

CineScape Ironworks commented on 23 Feb 2016

+Destichado Its somewhat like it, but its not twisted in the reverse like the rubik's.

glockfan112 commented on 25 Jan 2016

Beautiful knife. Just curious was that wheel that you ground the bevels with a flap wheel or a solid wheel?

CineScape Ironworks commented on 18 Feb 2016

+glockfan112 Thanks, its a Diablo 60 grit flap wheel..

Randall Meyer commented on 03 Dec 2015

Beautiful knife! I was inspired to try my hand it your design. If I may ask, once you get your lines cut in and then twisted... how do you hammer everything flat so you don't "smear" all the detail?

CineScape Ironworks commented on 18 Feb 2016

+Randall Meyer Thanks Randall, its a two part hammering.. once before the twist then again after.. it takes a light touch on the second hammering..