Each of these nails is hand-forged in my shop from steel, modeled after the only known archaeological example of a Roman crucifixion nail, a first-century find driven through the heel bone of a crucified man. These nails measure approximately 7 inches in length, with a square cross-section, hand-upset head, and a tapered point, closely reflecting what would have been used in Roman executions. Every piece is forged one at a time, carrying the subtle variations and hammer marks that make it uniquely its own.
The original nails would have been forged from ancient iron. While I do occasionally work in wrought iron, it is unpredictable, prone to splitting, and significantly increases the time required to forge each piece. In order to make these nails consistent, durable, and accessible, I forge them from modern steel—allowing me to maintain the form and historical character without unnecessary cost or fragility.
I don’t forge these nails to be objects of worship. We are not called to worship anything made by human hands. But I do believe there is value in physical objects that help anchor our thoughts. These nails are meant to serve as a reminder of the suffering Christ willingly endured,
of the weight of sin He bore, and of the love that held Him there. When you hold one, I hope it causes you to pause…
and reflect on what was done on your behalf.
Approx. 7 inches long
Forged from modern steel
Square-section shank with hand-forged taper
Individually forged (no two are identical)
Finished with a light protective coating (will naturally patina over time)
Laser engraved steel card with Isaiah 53:5
My touchmark, a small mark placed just beneath the head, in keeping with traditional blacksmithing practice
These are not sharpened tools or functional spikes—they are intended as display or reflection pieces.
Each nail is forged individually in my shop using traditional blacksmithing methods. Slight variations are part of what makes each one unique.
Each of these nails is hand-forged in my shop from steel, modeled after the only known archaeological example of a Roman crucifixion nail, a first-century find driven through the heel bone of a crucified man. These nails measure approximately 7 inches in length, with a square cross-section, hand-upset head, and a tapered point, closely reflecting what would have been used in Roman executions. Every piece is forged one at a time, carrying the subtle variations and hammer marks that make it uniquely its own.
The original nails would have been forged from ancient iron. While I do occasionally work in wrought iron, it is unpredictable, prone to splitting, and significantly increases the time required to forge each piece. In order to make these nails consistent, durable, and accessible, I forge them from modern steel—allowing me to maintain the form and historical character without unnecessary cost or fragility.
I don’t forge these nails to be objects of worship. We are not called to worship anything made by human hands. But I do believe there is value in physical objects that help anchor our thoughts. These nails are meant to serve as a reminder of the suffering Christ willingly endured,
of the weight of sin He bore, and of the love that held Him there. When you hold one, I hope it causes you to pause…
and reflect on what was done on your behalf.
Approx. 7 inches long
Forged from modern steel
Square-section shank with hand-forged taper
Individually forged (no two are identical)
Finished with a light protective coating (will naturally patina over time)
Laser engraved steel card with Isaiah 53:5
My touchmark, a small mark placed just beneath the head, in keeping with traditional blacksmithing practice
These are not sharpened tools or functional spikes—they are intended as display or reflection pieces.
Each nail is forged individually in my shop using traditional blacksmithing methods. Slight variations are part of what makes each one unique.
