Description

A genuine railroad spike, forged into hardware. Each piece starts as a reclaimed spike — vintage steel with a story — and is worked by hand into a knob or a wall hook. The forge scale and hammer marks stay in, which is the point: this is hardware with a past.

One product, two ways to mount it. Order it bolted on as a drawer knob, or screwed in as a wall hook — the price is the same either way, so choose whichever the job calls for. Both mountings come in Brushed Steel, Oil Blackened, or Brass Brushed (finish details below).

Specs: – Material: reclaimed railroad spike steel – Finishes: Brushed Steel, Oil Blackened, Brass Brushed (finish details below) – Mounting: bolted (knob) or screw-in (hook) — same price either way – Bolted knob: 1 3/4″ diameter, 1–1 1/2″ projection – Hand forged in our Durango, Colorado shop

Heirloom-Quality Finishes: Using only the highest-quality products, our finishes are both beautiful and durable, letting the craftsmanship of our handwork shine while standing up to high-traffic, moisture-prone areas like baths and appliance pulls. By combining zero-VOC undercoats with hardening wax, we create a richer, deeper finish than paint — one that can be reapplied at any time to restore its original luster. Unlike other coatings that chip or fade, this finish keeps surfaces looking their best. Tested hundreds of times over years, it’s proven to be the most durable and beautiful choice available.

Oil Blackened: Satin black with light touches of grey, this finish allows the texture and forge work to come through. Our black oxide process penetrates into the metal, actually changing the color of the iron itself. This results in a deep, rich satin black that adds depth and character to the piece.

Brushed Steel: This finish lies between a nickel/pewter hue with a satin sheen. It goes well with both modern and rustic decor. This is not a high shine, factory gloss kind of look. Some forge scale will be present which gives this finish a slightly antiqued / hand forged quality.

Brass Brushed: This finish is achieved by heating the piece and hand brushing using a solid brass bristle brush. The brass integrates with the steel creating a very durable and amazingly beautiful darkened brass/bronze coloration. The brush strokes are visible, contributing a visual texture to this timeless look.

Care & Maintenance: https://handforgedhomedecor.com/how-to-care-for-iron-hardware/

Mounting instructions and matching hardware are provided with your purchase. Cabinet hardware includes screws for 3/4″ thick mounting surfaces. Wall mount items come with 1.5″ #8 wood screws. If you require different sizes please message us and we’ll adjust accordingly.

PRE DRILLED CABINETS: if you have pre drilled cabinets please message us BEFORE ordering. Exact C2C measurements require an additional fee.

Disclaimer: Items are hand made using traditional blacksmithing techniques, therefore no two are exactly the same. Small variations in dimensions and shape may be present in each piece. Items may vary from photos slightly. These variations only add to the unique beauty of each piece, and are a testament to their authenticity as hand forged items. All items are hand forged from solid iron. Custom material sizes available upon request.

Element Hardware is not responsible for damage to mounting surfaces for any reason.