Nail Spike Date?

Discussion in 'Tools' started by McKay, May 16, 2018.

  1. McKay

    McKay New Member

    Does anyone have an idea of how old this spike could be?
    Thanks
     

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  2. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    It's hand forged; that's all I've got. Where was it found?
     
    evelyb30, May 16, 2018
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  3. McKay

    McKay New Member

    I was walking in a farmer's field in Alberta, Canada and saw it barely showing in the dirt.
     
    McKay, May 16, 2018
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  4. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Size?
     
    Hollyblue, May 16, 2018
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  5. McKay

    McKay New Member

    L 12", W 1"
     
    McKay, May 16, 2018
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  6. desperate_fun

    desperate_fun Irregular Member

    I'm getting a telephone post climbing spike vibe from it
     
    desperate_fun, May 16, 2018
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  7. Steersman

    Steersman Well-Known Member

    Possibly from a spike-tooth harrow, especially since it was found it a field.

    (Good that the farmer didn't find it in a tractor tire.)
     
    Steersman, May 17, 2018
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  8. McKay

    McKay New Member

    Any ideas on the year of this hand forged spike thing, whatever it is?

    The spike-tooth harrow idea is good, but I think the shape makes it improbable.
     
    McKay, May 17, 2018
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  9. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Without knowing the metal content it's just a piece of scrap iron/mild steel.It's heavily corroded so it's probably at least 50 years old.
     
    Hollyblue, May 17, 2018
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  10. McKay

    McKay New Member

    Does the notch in the L head mean anything?
     
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