Unknown Nail or spike?

[Huntingintn]

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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[Mud Hut]

Your last photo solved the mystery. They are toe nails

 

[Huntingintn]

Your last photo solved the mystery. They are toe nails View attachment 2145746

I tried that but couldn't find a match.... I got really close!

 

[Blackfoot58]

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

 

[pepperj]

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

 

[DizzyDigger]

How long are they?

They're 4". See pic in post #2.

And Pepper nailed it while I was typing...

 

[Huntingintn]

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.

 

[Huntingintn]

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


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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.

 

[pepperj]

Thank you. You made that look way too easy. I tried boat nails not spikes. Google lense was no help either.

You're welcome
Google lens is a hit/miss, siding on the miss.
Seriously I think it should have categories then it might be of use.

 

[Bucket Lister]

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.

 

[Bucket Lister]

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".

 

[pepperj]

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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When I try Google lens, I usually think it's a Giggle, because I usually get a good @ what it shows.

 

[vpnavy]

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.

I moved ya from HELP! over to WHAT IS IT? for more exposure.

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

 

[vpnavy]

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