Unknown Nail or spike?

Huntingintn

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Apr 26, 2024
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Hello, I was hoping if someone could help me figure out what these are and what they are used for. I have cleaned a couple looking for something to help. The are 1/4 x 1/4 all the
way down with no taper. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.

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The heads appear to be offset to one side. If so, possibly a shoeing nail for horse or oxen. How ling are they?
 

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The heads appear to be offset to one side. If so, possibly a shoeing nail for horse or oxen. How ling are they?
They are 4 inches long. The head looks centered. Well the second picture looks a little off center but it doesn't look off far enough to be intentional.
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Thank you. You made that look way too easy. I tried boat nails not spikes. Google lense was no help either.
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Google lens is a hit/miss, siding on the miss.
Seriously I think it should have categories then it might be of use.
 

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There are called boat spikes.
You're aren't galvanized but the head design is the same.


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I think further clues lie in the description:
Other applications include survey marking and landscaping. [modern?]

Made with a diamond or button head, these boat spikes easily drive into large timbers.

While the OP didn't say where found, the above are certainly plausible reasons why they might be found on a farm or other inland venue.
 

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Google lens is a hit/miss, siding on the miss.
Maybe you're not doing it right. (Kidding! 😛)

I just tried on the first pic, and a couple popped right up as "boat nails".
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Hello, I was hoping if someone could help me figure out what these are and what they are used for. I have cleaned a couple looking for something to help. The are 1/4 x 1/4 all the
way down with no taper. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.
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I moved ya from HELP! over to WHAT IS IT? for more exposure.

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NOTE: Forum HELP! contains guides tutorials on how to use the new TreasureNet.com software.
 

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