Atlas - High Carbon Railroad Spike

1080 High Carbon Railroad Spikes
Give your blades the edge they deserve. Atlas Knife & Tool’s railroad spikes boast a higher carbon content (~0.78%), bringing them closer to premium steels like 1075 or 1080—perfect for forging top-tier knives.

Key Advantages:

• Superior Carbon Content (0.78%)
  With elevated carbon levels, these spikes can be heat-treated to achieve excellent hardness and durability—ideal for edge retention and long-term performance

• Outstanding Edge Retention
  Unlike standard railroad spikes, these high-carbon variants hold their sharpness longer—perfect for precision slicing, utility tasks, or outdoor use.

• Optimized Heat Treatment Capabilities
  Tailor your hardening process (quenching and tempering) to unlock a precise balance between toughness and hardness—key for crafting lasting, reliable blades.

• Functional and Versatile
  Whether you're crafting bushcraft tools, kitchen knives, or collector’s pieces, these spikes deliver both form and function.