The Black-Handled Knife - A Ritual Railroad Spike
The Black-Handled Knife - A Ritual Railroad Spike
Forged from the hardened soul of a railroad spike, this blade was born for ritual. Its a 7-inch, upswept recurve blade designed to draw energy inward as much as it cuts.
The handle is a series of decorative, unrefined twists, offering a secure and symbolic grip. I forged down the spike's iconic head, reshaping it into a brutal, textural pommel that feels potent in the palm. The knife was quenched and left in its final state, leaving the flats and the twisted handle a deep, matte black—a true "black-handled knife" ready for consecration. This is a piece of altarcraft.
The Details:
· Material: Hand-forged from a reclaimed railroad spike.
· Blade: 7-inch upswept blade with a distinct recurve near the base.
· Handle: Features decorative twists along its length, left black from the forge.
· Pommel: The spike's head was forged into a brutal, ritualistic ornament.
· Finish: The blade flats and handle are left with a raw, black quench scale finish.
This is a one-of-a-kind artifact. The recurve, the twists, and the brutalist pommel come together to create a tool of intense presence.




