They say everything old becomes new again, and this railroad spike is a perfect example — redefining the word “recycled” to mean more than just dropping in a blue bin.

This Railroad Spike Bottle Opener is creatively unique, and makes for an awesome gift for your beer-drinking friends. Each bottle opener is hand-forged from an old railroad spike, which was collected from an abandoned railroad line.

Railroad Spike Bottle Opener

The forging process requires heating the steel spike to 2400 degrees Fahrenheit. Several custom tools were designed to create the bottle-opening claw as well as the twisted design on the handle. A thin coating of pure beeswax is added for protection and a bit of coloring.

Buying products made from recycled and reclaimed materials is a key step in supporting recycling programs and resource conservation. Resources are saved only when recycled products are purchased. This is referred to as “closing the loop.”

I think this is the coolest bottle opener ever. Great gift idea for sure…think upcoming holidays! You can purchase the bottle opener at Vat19 for $18.95 HERE.