Railroad Spike Claw Bottle Opener

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The steel bottle opener listed here is about 6" long. It is made form a railroad spike that was taken with permission from decommissioned railroad tracks. I have left the years of corrosive pits on most of this bottle opener to... See more » The steel bottle opener listed here is about 6" long. It is made form a railroad spike that was taken with permission from decommissioned railroad tracks. I have left the years of corrosive pits on most of this bottle opener to help keep alive it's character. Please note that some of these will look near new and some will be very pitted. Please note that these are currently made to order and it may be 2 weeks before it is shipped out to you. Hand forged, the old fashioned way. Heated in a coal forge, and hand hammered on a 130 year old anvil. Rustic and sturdy. Please note that your bottle opener will look very similar to the one posted, but will not be exact. These are forged by hand and each one has it's own unique character. Please check out this video of how I forge a leaf key chain: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1701704/blacksmith_forging_a_leaf_key_chain/ I take a great deal of pride in the products I forge and am very honored when someone enjoys my forgings enough to purchase them. Caring for your steel bottle opener: Over time with frequent handling your bottle opener will develop a dark and light contrast that will give it much more character. It should not rust if handled regularly. If you decide to store it for a long period of time you may want to consider applying a light coat of olive oil or canola oil (whatever oil is handy will work). If for some reason you get a buildup of rust just use some steel wool to polish it to it's natural finish. Shipping: I am willing to ship anywhere in the world. Warranty: All of my products come with a lifetime warranty. This warranty covers any defects in the product that were a result in it's creation. It does not cover abuse or miss care of the products. Something to consider when buying metal work: I have seen a great deal of forged items being passed off as Wrought Iron that is in fact just steel. Wrought Iron was a blacksmiths medium up until about 70+ years ago when it was more cost effective to produce steel instead. Steel is a combination of wrought iron and carbon. The carbon in steel strengthens it and produces a product quite different than wrought iron. These days wrought iron is only found as scrap that was produced many years ago. Wrought iron actually has a grain similar to a wood grain and can hold up to the elements better than plain carbon steel. For this reason many artists seek out wrought iron to use in outdoor applications and to be as authentic as possible in historic recreations. To many people the difference of using real Wrought Iron and using plain carbon steel does not matter, but it is good to know that there is a difference and to know what you are really buying. So the next time you see "Wrought Iron", be aware that it is mostly carbon steel that can be purchased at any steel yard. See less »

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