bill s

I like that look! No question about it...it's custom made. That's no store bought knife.

I'm not old or rusty but I didn't cool or quench the head when I tried mine out and it didn't show any sign of rounding the head. The spike I used was rusted pretty heavily and the head fit loosely in the socket and it was still fine. YMMV

Ward

A servisable railroad spike twister can be made from 22" 3/8" x 1-1/2" flat bar. Cut off 2 " from one end, save small piece. Find center of long piece and trace the shape of the spike head. Cut with torch till the spike fits loosly but will not turn. Weld the small piece over the hole. Use; Grab with both hands, place over spike in a vise, and twist right or left hot or cold. This method insures twist goes ALL the way to the spike head and looks nice. If you can twist cold spikes with this method i have a job for you.